Fish Given Second Light Touch To Dorsal Area Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STICKLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STICKLE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	34%	4		Freshwater fish with a dorsal fin and a long dorsal spine
3	30%	3		Second of second; second page; second sight

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We think the answer is "STICKLE" which means:

verb

• Dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)

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