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Fierce Whale Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GRAMPUS" which means:
- noun
- • Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
- • Slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas
An example sentence would be:
- • "The grampus is a species of oceanic dolphin."
- • "I spotted a grampus leaping out of the water."
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New York Times05 Feb 1986 | Across 56 | |
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