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2 | 50% | 12 | This mountain is surrounded by glaciers on three sides: the Hubbard Glacier, Valerie Glacier, and Variegated Glacier. | |
3 | 37% | 10 | Device used in gravel pits to reduce gravel size | |
Gravel Ridge In A Glacier Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ESKER" which means:
- noun
- • (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets
An example sentence would be:
- • "The esker formed during the last glacial period."
- • "The hikers followed the esker as a natural trail through the wilderness."
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New York Times25 Mar 1990 | Down 7 | |
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | Glacial gravel ridges
New York Times -
24 Jul 1988 | New York Times / 24 Jul 1988 |
2 | Gravel's scattered about icy surface
The Guardian Cryptic -
10 Jun 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Jun 2011 |
3 | Long, winding ridge of gravel and other sediment deposited by meltwater streams from a retreating glacier | |
4 | Mound of sand, gravel and rocks
New York Times -
30 May 1988 | New York Times / 30 May 1988 |
5 | Ridges of gravel need new rakes and spades
The Guardian Cryptic -
18 Aug 2006 | The Guardian Cryptic / 18 Aug 2006 |
6 | Scratch left by a glacier on rocks, or a streak or ridge in muscle tissue
The Guardian Speedy -
16 Dec 2018 | The Guardian Speedy / 16 Dec 2018 |
7 | This mountain is surrounded by glaciers on three sides: the Hubbard Glacier, Valerie Glacier, and Variegated Glacier. |