Snake-like fish in shelter, retreating (3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EEL Snake-like fish in shelter, retreating (3) (3) The Guardian Quick Apr 27, 2024
8% ASLEEP Dormant snake taking shelter (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 1, 2025
8% EELS Slithering snake-like fish (4)
7% SCADS Mackerel-like fish (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 14, 2025
7% WITHDRAW Retreat (8) The Telegraph Quick Aug 22, 2025
7% LAIRS Retreats (5) New York Times Aug 9, 2025
7% EBB Retreat, like the tide (3)
7% SCALY Like snakes (5) New York Times Jul 9, 2025
7% NONVENOMOUS Like a harmless snake (11)
7% MORAYEEL Snake-like fish possessing pharyngeal jaws (8) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 8, 2025

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