“Prickly denizen of coral reefs” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••PORCUPINEFISH
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PORCUPINEFISH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Prickly denizen of coral reefs”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 21, 2025, where it runs at 78 Down and fills 13 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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More clues from this puzzle
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