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Aunties Own Protection Against Flooding Crossword Clue

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

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199%4Exact Match!
245%7Protection against flooding
342%8Aunties and uncles, for example

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DYKE" which means:

    noun
  • • (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
  • • A barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
  • verb
  • • Enclose with a dike

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She decided to dyke the garden to prevent flooding."
  • • "The construction crew dyked the river to redirect the flow of water."

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The Guardian Cryptic18 Jul 2000 Down 24
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