Elusive swimmer crossword clue
42 Down · WSJ Crossword, September 14, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Elusive swimmer” is EEL. It appears as 42 Down in the Wall Street Journal crossword of September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle titled “Simply Dashing” by Grant Conley, and it fills 3 squares running top to bottom from row 9, column 14 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with E and ends with L, and contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Across entries should be enough to lock it in. Monday puzzles are the most approachable of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer EEL:
- Slinky swimmerAug 19, 2026
- Sushi bar selectionAug 3, 2026
- Snaky fishAug 2, 2026
- Unagi roll ingredientJul 26, 2026
- Twisty fishJun 8, 2026
- Twisty fishJun 2, 2026