Slinky swimmer crossword clue
19 Across · WSJ Crossword, August 19, 2026 · 3 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Slinky swimmer” is EEL. It appears as 19 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Thumbs Down” by Mike Shenk, and it fills 3 squares running left to right from row 4, column 1 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 Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, 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:
- Sushi bar selectionAug 3, 2026
- Snaky fishAug 2, 2026
- Unagi roll ingredientJul 26, 2026
- Twisty fishJun 8, 2026
- Twisty fishJun 2, 2026