Wriggler in a coral reef

Latest answer — July 15, 2026

6 Down

This slippery sea creature is often found hiding among the rocks and corals! 🐍

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Across

  1. 1Promising words at the altar
  2. 4The lady over there
  3. 7Furry swimmer with whiskers
  4. 9Tip of a ballet shoe
  5. 10[The letters of RESERVOIR, in a circle]
  6. 12Historical periods
  7. 13Cry at a fútbol game
  8. 14Thick stack of cash
  9. 15Job for an attorney
  10. 17[The letters of EXECUTIVE, in a circle]
  11. 20Creative person's inspiration
  12. 21Big boss at the top, in brief
  13. 23Teensy little bit
  14. 24Food item in a hard or soft shell
  15. 25[The letters of THERAPIST, in a circle]
  16. 28Fine and dandy
  17. 29Loud
  18. 30___ Fields (big name in cookies)
  19. 31Hairpiece for Halloween, perhaps

Down

  1. 1"How sweet ___!"
  2. 2Home for a lion
  3. 3Alternative to .com and .biz
  4. 4Vehicles that may end up in a chop shop
  5. 5Golfer's target
  6. 6Wriggler in a coral reef
  7. 7Media mogul with a book club
  8. 8Legally protects, as a brand name
  9. 10Use needle and thread
  10. 11Civil rights icon Parks
  11. 15Many music purchases in the '90s, for short
  12. 161860s president, familiarly
  13. 18German carmaker whose logo has four rings
  14. 19Tooth problem
  15. 22Alley-___ (basketball play)
  16. 23God whose chariot is pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr
  17. 24Itty-bitty branch
  18. 25Uncle ___
  19. 26Opposite of SSE
  20. 27Fish in a Japanese pond

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Promising words at the altar — Answer: IDO. Hint: You'll often hear this phrase when someone is making a lifelong commitment! 💍
  2. 4. The lady over there — Answer: SHE. Hint: Think of a pronoun that refers to a female individual! 👩
  3. 7. Furry swimmer with whiskers — Answer: OTTER. Hint: This playful creature loves to splash around in bodies of water! 🦦
  4. 9. Tip of a ballet shoe — Answer: TOE. Hint: It's what you balance on in a graceful dance! 🩰
  5. 10. [The letters of RESERVOIR, in a circle] — Answer: SPRINGROLL. Hint: Think of a tasty treat that wraps its contents in a circular form! 🌯
  6. 12. Historical periods — Answer: ERAS. Hint: Think about the distinct chapters in history! 📜
  7. 13. Cry at a fútbol game — Answer: OLE. Hint: Celebrate a great play with an enthusiastic cheer! ⚽
  8. 14. Thick stack of cash — Answer: WAD. Hint: Imagine counting a hefty bundle in your hands! 💵
  9. 15. Job for an attorney — Answer: CASE. Hint: Think of the legal battles an attorney handles in court! ⚖️
  10. 17. [The letters of EXECUTIVE, in a circle] — Answer: HEADBAND. Hint: Think of something that can keep your hair in check while you juggle responsibilities! 🎀
  11. 20. Creative person's inspiration — Answer: MUSE. Hint: Think of the guiding spirit behind artistic expression! 🎨
  12. 21. Big boss at the top, in brief — Answer: CEO. Hint: This title represents the highest-ranking executive in a company, keeping a close eye on overall operations! 📈
  13. 23. Teensy little bit — Answer: TAD. Hint: Think of a small amount, often used in casual conversation! 🌱
  14. 24. Food item in a hard or soft shell — Answer: TACO. Hint: Think of a delicious Mexican treat that can be crispy or pliable! 🌮
  15. 25. [The letters of THERAPIST, in a circle] — Answer: SHRINKWRAP. Hint: Think of what can encase a bundle snugly! 📦
  16. 28. Fine and dandy — Answer: AOK. Hint: Everything's just peachy when it's this way! 🍑
  17. 29. Loud — Answer: NOISY. Hint: It's how a party feels when the music is turned up! 🎶
  18. 30. ___ Fields (big name in cookies) — Answer: MRS. Hint: Think of a sweet lady who might bake up a storm! 🍪
  19. 31. Hairpiece for Halloween, perhaps — Answer: WIG. Hint: A fun way to change your look for a spooky night! 🎃

Down

  1. 1. "How sweet ___!" — Answer: ITIS. Hint: This phrase is often exclaimed in delight or amusement, especially when enjoying something sugary! 🍭
  2. 2. Home for a lion — Answer: DEN. Hint: Where big cats like to relax and take a nap! 🦁
  3. 3. Alternative to .com and .biz — Answer: ORG. Hint: Think of a domain that often supports good causes and communities! 🌍
  4. 4. Vehicles that may end up in a chop shop — Answer: STOLENCARS. Hint: These ride-aways are often in high demand in the underground market! 🚗
  5. 5. Golfer's target — Answer: HOLE. Hint: It's where your ball ideally lands after a perfect putt! ⛳️
  6. 6. Wriggler in a coral reef — Answer: EEL. Hint: This slippery sea creature is often found hiding among the rocks and corals! 🐍
  7. 7. Media mogul with a book club — Answer: OPRAH. Hint: She made a big impact on television and loves sharing her favorite reads! 📚
  8. 8. Legally protects, as a brand name — Answer: TRADEMARKS. Hint: Think of what brands use to ensure their identity is unique and secure! 🔒
  9. 10. Use needle and thread — Answer: SEW. Hint: It's how you fix that hole in your favorite shirt! 🪡
  10. 11. Civil rights icon Parks — Answer: ROSA. Hint: She made a memorable stand for equality on a bus in Montgomery! 🚌
  11. 15. Many music purchases in the '90s, for short — Answer: CDS. Hint: Think of shiny discs that held your favorite tunes back in the day! 🎶
  12. 16. 1860s president, familiarly — Answer: ABE. Hint: This leader is often remembered for his tall hat and a certain emancipation! 🎩
  13. 18. German carmaker whose logo has four rings — Answer: AUDI. Hint: Think of a luxury car brand known for its sleek design and a logo that looks like linked circles! 🚗
  14. 19. Tooth problem — Answer: DECAY. Hint: When your sweet treats come back to haunt you, it's time to worry about this! 🍬
  15. 22. Alley-___ (basketball play) — Answer: OOP. Hint: This basketball move often leads to a crowd-pleasing finish! 🏀
  16. 23. God whose chariot is pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr — Answer: THOR. Hint: Think of the Norse god known for his thunder and mighty hammer! ⚡
  17. 24. Itty-bitty branch — Answer: TWIG. Hint: Think of a tiny piece of a tree that you might find on the ground! 🌳
  18. 25. Uncle ___ — Answer: SAM. Hint: This character is often seen as a personification of the U.S. government. 🇺🇸
  19. 26. Opposite of SSE — Answer: NNW. Hint: Think of a direction that points the opposite way on a compass! 🧭
  20. 27. Fish in a Japanese pond — Answer: KOI. Hint: Think of a colorful fish often seen swimming gracefully in tranquil waters. 🐟

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The answer to “Wriggler in a coral reef” in the New York Times Midi crossword is EEL — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 15, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 6-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Wriggler in a coral reef” answer

EEL (3 letters)

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Why the answer is EEL

This slippery sea creature is often found hiding among the rocks and corals! 🐍

When else has “Wriggler in a coral reef” appeared?

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July 15, 2026 (most recent) → EEL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Wriggler in a coral reef”?

The answer is EEL, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wriggler in a coral reef”?

3 letters: EEL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 15, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 6-Down.

Can “Wriggler in a coral reef” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?

The full grid for July 15, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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