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| 3 | 34% | 6 | Specialized comb-like structures in comb jellies | |
Feather On Cocks Comb Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HACKLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HACKLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HACKLE" which means:
- noun
- • Long slender feather on the necks of e.g. turkeys and pheasants verb
- • Comb with a heckle
An example sentence would be:
- • "He raised his hackles when he heard the offensive comment."
- • "The dog's hackles were raised, indicating that it was on high alert."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Nov 2001 | Down 1 | |
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7 | Their name comes from the Greek word for 'comb' due to the comb-like structures on their legs. |
