“Subjects of some European fishing bans” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EELS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Subjects of some European fishing bans”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2025, where it runs at 42 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.