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noun • a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court) • a pier that provides a landing place on a river • an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing | ||||||||
| 48% | 10 | Earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding | ||||||
noun • a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection | ||||||||
| 48% | 8 | Embankment built to prevent flooding | ||||||
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Embankment That Should Prevent Flooding Crossword Clue
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LEVEE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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LEVEE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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