“Part of a ship that resembles a fin” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KEEL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Part of a ship that resembles a fin”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 28, 2025, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.