What is the answer to "Fish similar to a herring"?

The most common answer is SHAD. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2017, and first appeared in 2011.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Fish similar to a herring Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on Fish similar to a herring? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the August 20, 2025 Vulture crossword. Get the solution here.

Fish similar to a herring Crossword Answer

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Fish similar to a herring Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Fish similar to a herring" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Fish similar to a herring" crossword clue is SHAD. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Vulture puzzle.

Which crossword used "Fish similar to a herring" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Vulture puzzle on August 20, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SHAD?

The word SHAD means: bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Fish similar to a herring".