“An elver is a young one” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “An elver is a young one”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 11, 2025, where it runs at 17 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.