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Brown Wading Bird One Missed Initially There He Goes Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BISTRE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BISTRE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BISTRE" which means:
- noun
- • A water-soluble brownish-yellow pigment made by boiling wood soot
An example sentence would be:
- • "The artist used bistre to create a beautiful shading effect in the painting."
- • "I bought a set of bistre pencils for my art class."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Aug 2014 | Across 4 | |
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