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Diver Recoiled From Iceberg Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is GREBE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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199%5Exact Match!
227%4Iceberg, for example
327%9 With the slowness of an iceberg

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We think the answer is "GREBE" which means:

    noun
  • • Small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The grebe is a small diving bird found in freshwater lakes and rivers."
  • • "During the breeding season, the grebe's plumage becomes more vibrant."

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The Guardian Cryptic11 May 2011 Across 20
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