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noun • bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast • herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn | ||||||||
| 38% | 6 | Relative of the herring | ||||||
noun • small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water • small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters verb • extract (metals) by heating | ||||||||
| 35% | 9 | Relative of herring and sardines | ||||||
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Herring Relative Crossword Clue
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SHAD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times07 Apr 2017 | Across 38 | |
| New York Times12 Oct 1987 | Across 64 | |
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