Snaky fish that can swim backward (3)

I believe the answer is:

eel

(Other definitions for eel that I've seen before include "Wriggly fish" , "Long smooth fish" , "Slippery figure" , "Slippery character" , "Snaky fish" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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