“One that's hard to catch” 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 “One that's hard to catch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 10, 2026, where it runs at 46 Across 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.