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Burrowing Clam Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is GAPER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: GAPER

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199%5Exact Match!
239%4Burrowing shellfish
337%10 Type of clam commonly used in clam chowder.

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "GAPER" which means:

    noun
  • • One who gapes; a starer.
  • • Any of several species of burrowing clams.
  • • The comber, a fish of the species serranus cabrilla.
  • • The fish champsodon capensis
  • • An inexperienced skier.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The gaper blocked the entire lane of traffic."
  • • "I had to swerve to avoid hitting the gaper in front of me."

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New York Times18 May 1984 Down 36
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