“Slippery figure in a simile” 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 “Slippery figure in a simile”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 13, 2025, where it runs at 20 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.