Fish in hitsumabushi (3)

I believe the answer is:

eel

(Other definitions for eel that I've seen before include "Slithery fish" , "slipper" , "Creature like conger or moray" , "User of electric organ" , "Snaky fish" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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