Predator that might hunt by electrolocation
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Predator that might hunt by electrolocation (3)
Answer
The answer to Predator that might hunt by electrolocation is Eel (3 letters).
Why does Eel fit this clue?
This clue uses a descriptive definition to point to EEL, a snake-like fish found in both freshwater and marine environments. Eels are indeed predators that hunt using electrolocation, a sensory ability where they detect the electrical fields generated by other living creatures' muscle contractions and nervous systems. This bioelectric sense helps eels locate prey in murky water or at night when vision is limited. The phrase 'might hunt' acknowledges that while not all eel species rely heavily on electrolocation, many do use this sophisticated hunting method alongside their other senses.
What does Predator that might hunt by electrolocation mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
predator
noun
•an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food
electrolocation
noun
•the ability to detect objects by sensing electrical fields they produce
•a form of navigation used by some aquatic animals like sharks and rays
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 89-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Eel mean?
noun
•Any freshwater or marine fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
•The European eel, Anguilla anguilla.
verb
•To fish for eels.
•To move with a sinuous motion like that of an eel.
Origin of the word Eel
•origin: Old English 'ǣl'
•period: Old English (before 1150)
The word has remained remarkably stable across Germanic languages, with cognates in Dutch 'aal', German 'Aal', and Old Norse 'áll', all ultimately deriving from Proto-Germanic '*ēlaz'.
How to use Eel in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Eel.
•“The electric eel uses electrolocation to detect prey in murky waters, generating electrical fields to navigate and hunt effectively.”
•“The chef prepared a traditional Japanese dish of grilled eel served over rice with a sweet soy-based sauce.”
•“While snorkeling in the coral reef, we spotted a moray eel hiding in a crevice between the rocks.”
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- What is the answer to Predator that might hunt by electrolocation?
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- The answer has 3 letters: Eel.
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editor
Will Shortz
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89 Across
answer length
3 letters