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“Fish in sushi”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fish in sushi”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, April 19, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

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Letters 3
First letter E
Last letter L
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A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

E E L

The answer to “Fish in sushi” is EEL

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Apr 19, 2026

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 2 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Fish in sushi” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is EEL — a 3-letter word that begins with E and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer EEL

EEL has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Thin, wriggly fish” Jun 22, 2026 “Sushi staple” Jun 4, 2026 “Snakelike fish” Jun 3, 2026 “Seal meal” May 29, 2026 “Snakelike fish” May 5, 2026 “Shocking swimmer” Feb 27, 2026 “Slithery fish” Feb 22, 2026 “Electrified fish” Feb 11, 2026 “Meal for a seal” Feb 6, 2026 “Sichuan staple” Jan 31, 2026 “Sushi staple” Jan 30, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about “Fish in sushi”

What is the answer to “Fish in sushi” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EEL — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fish in sushi”?

The answer EEL contains 3 letters.

Was “Fish in sushi” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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