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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 48% | 6 | A ditch or moat | |
3 | 36% | 6 | A defensive ditch or moat surrounding a castle | |
Ditch Or Moat Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FOSSE" which means:
- noun
- • Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
An example sentence would be:
- • "The fosse surrounding the castle was filled with water."
- • "Archaeologists discovered a fosse dating back to the roman era."
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The Guardian Quick03 Aug 1999 | Across 20 | |
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