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Egret Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HERON which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HERON
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HERON" which means:
- noun
- • Grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill
- • Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The heron gracefully glided across the surface of the pond."
- • "I spotted a heron standing still in the shallow water."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times28 May 1990 | Down 50 | |
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