What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Lurker in a reef" from July 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Lurker in a reef”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

EEL

Letters3

Starts withE

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Lurker in a reef” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lurker in a reef” clue?+

The answer is EEL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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