Morays, e.g.
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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Morays are eels: long-bodied saltwater fish that often shelter in holes and crevices around reefs. They repeatedly open and close their mouths to move water over their gills, which can make them look as if they’re snarling. That conspicuous habit is usually just breathing, not a threat display.
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The answer to “Morays, e.g.” in the The Washington Post crossword is EELS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 31-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.
“Morays, e.g.” answer
EELS (4 letters)
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What does EELS mean?
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(noun)
- a snake-like fish with a slender elongated body and poorly developed fins, proverbial for its slipperiness
When else has “Morays, e.g.” appeared?
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → EELS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Morays, e.g.”?
The answer is EELS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Morays, e.g.”?
4 letters: EELS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 31-Down.
Can “Morays, e.g.” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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.
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