“Epitomes of slowness” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SNAILS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Epitomes of slowness”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.