A Bird Found In The Officers Mess Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ADJUTANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ADJUTANT

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	29%	8		Officers' mess on a warship
3	29%	8		Request to join officers' mess

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ADJUTANT" which means:

noun

• An officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
• Large indian stork with a military gait

adjective

• Assistant; who helps a higher-ranking officer.

An example sentence would be:

• "The adjutant organized the troops for the parade."
• "The adjutant assigned tasks to the soldiers."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic21 Jun 2001	Down 4
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