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Imperfect Octave Gets The Bird Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 146 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
AVOCET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AVOCET
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "AVOCET" which means:
- noun
- • Long-legged web-footed black-and-white shorebird with slender upward-curving bill
An example sentence would be:
- • "The avocet is a wading bird with long legs and a distinctive upturned bill."
- • "I saw a flock of avocets at the wetland nature reserve."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Apr 2014 | Down 26 | |
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