The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word EEL which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Slippery swimmer crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EEL | 100 % | 3 |
Why may EEL be the right solution?
The answer "EEL" fits the clue "Slippery swimmer" because eels are known for their slimy and slippery skin, and they are also excellent swimmers due to their elongated bodies and fin-like tails.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Slippery swimmer
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- eel
- wet
- rink
- ice
- slide
- slop
- slopped
- slops
- soap
- trig
- riptide
- shark
Crossword Answer definitions
EEL noun- Any freshwater or marine fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
- The European eel, Anguilla anguilla.
- To fish for eels.
- To move with a sinuous motion like that of an eel.
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