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Fish Convulse When Decapitated Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HAKE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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99%4Exact Match!
noun

• the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod

• any of several marine food fishes related to cod

40%6Convulse
noun

• a slight irregular shaking motion

verb

• move to and fro

40%6Convulse in pain
verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

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