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Circumnavigator Sir Francis Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DRAKE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DRAKE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DRAKE" which means:
- noun
- • Adult male of a wild or domestic duck
- • English explorer and admiral who was the first englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the spanish armada (1540-1596)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The drake swam gracefully across the pond."
- • "We spotted a beautiful drake in the park."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times25 Aug 1997 | Down 34 | |
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