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Able To Grasp Things Concerning Birds In Big Building Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 151 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PREHENSILE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PREHENSILE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PREHENSILE" which means:
- adjective
- • Adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object adjective satellite
- • Having a keen intellect
- • Immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
An example sentence would be:
- • "The monkey's tail is prehensile and allows it to grasp branches easily."
- • "The elephant's trunk is a prehensile appendage that it uses to pick up food."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Dec 2012 | Across 12 | |
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