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Bird Takes Gherkins If Desperate Crossword Clue

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

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199%10Exact Match!
235%9 Contains ingredients like capers and gherkins
335%10 French-style gherkins

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We think the answer is "KINGFISHER" which means:

    noun
  • • Nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The kingfisher caught a fish in its sharp beak."
  • • "The vibrant colors of the kingfisher made it stand out in the forest."

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The Guardian Cryptic22 Apr 2024 Down 5
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