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2 | 32% | 4 | Bar that gets smaller and smaller | |
3 | 31% | 8 | Belonging to a fish family that includes sardines and herrings | |
Herrings Smaller Relative Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SPRAT" which means:
- noun
- • Small fatty european fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines
- • Small herring processed like a sardine
An example sentence would be:
- • "A sprat is a small fish that is often used for bait in fishing."
- • "The fishermen caught several sprats in their nets."
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