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| 1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 30% | 5 | Their collection of fairy tales is called 'Grimm's Fairy Tales' | |
| 3 | 27% | 4 | Character in fairy tales, often portrayed as cunning | |
Hold Back Fairy Caught By Cunning Insect Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DAMSELFLY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DAMSELFLY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DAMSELFLY" which means:
- noun
- • Slender non-stinging insect similar to but smaller than the dragonfly but having wings folded when at rest
An example sentence would be:
- • "The damselfly landed gracefully on the lily pad."
- • "I spotted a beautiful damselfly fluttering near the stream."
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Jan 2001 | Across 11 | |
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