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Footman In 5 Said To Be Somewhat Officious Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FISH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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199%4Exact Match!
234%10Footman using a combined spear and axe
334%6Footman or valet

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We think the answer is "FISH" which means:

    noun
  • • Any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
  • • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in pisces
  • • The flesh of fish used as food
  • • The twelfth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about february 19 to march 20
  • verb
  • • Seek indirectly
  • • Catch or try to catch fish or shellfish

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I caught a big fish while fishing in the lake."
  • • "She ordered grilled fish at the restaurant."

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The Guardian Cryptic09 Jul 2003 Down 24
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