What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Wriggly swimmers" from July 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Wriggly swimmers”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EELS

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 1, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Wriggly swimmers” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wriggly swimmers” clue?+

The answer is EELS (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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