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Geese That Hang Around Ships Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 119 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BARNACLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BARNACLES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BARNACLES" which means:
- noun
- • Marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
- • European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north verb
- • To connect with or attach.
- • To press close against something.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The old ship was covered in barnacles."
- • "The barnacles on the underside of the dock were causing damage."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Sep 2001 | Down 6 | |
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