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American Aircraft Are First That Got Ditched Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
JETSAM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
JETSAM
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "JETSAM" which means:
- noun
- • The part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
- • The floating wreckage of a ship
An example sentence would be:
- • "The beach was littered with jetsam from the shipwreck."
- • "The rescue team combed the shoreline for any jetsam that may have washed ashore."
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Feb 2008 | Across 1 | |
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