“Colorful fish with iridescent stripes” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEONTETRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Colorful fish with iridescent stripes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 5, 2025, where it runs at 3 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 5, 2025 grid1AOne who tries to make a good impression7 ltrs›14AIt has its X's and O's8 ltrs›16AMoney wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly8 ltrs›18AGreg ___, author of the 1994 science fiction novel "Permutation City"4 ltrs›21AElated4 ltrs›25APro whose work might be shocking3 ltrs›31ASmall semiaquatic mammal with 22 tentacles on its snout13 ltrs›35ACondiment at an Asian fusion restaurant13 ltrs›36AGround-breaking invention?13 ltrs›
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Sep 5, 20258AGo with6 ltrs›15AManscapes, perhaps6 ltrs›17ADestroyed emotionally6 ltrs›19AOnes who might be looking toward careers at museums9 ltrs›22AGoal of a squeeze bunt, for short3 ltrs›28AAlley ___3 ltrs›30ASched. placeholder3 ltrs›37ABig N.Y.S.E. news3 ltrs›
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