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Floods Crossword Clue
There are 17 exact and 116 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPATES which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPATES
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPATES" which means:
- noun
- • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
- • A sudden forceful flow
- • The occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
An example sentence would be:
- • "After heavy rainfall, the river rose rapidly and caused spates downstream."
- • "In the past week, there have been spates of power outages in the city."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic01 Aug 2023 | Across 22 | |
| New York Times01 Jun 2007 | Across 37 | |
| New York Times18 May 2003 | Down 61 | |
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