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| 2 | 42% | 10 | Group that includes king mackerel and Spanish mackerel | |
| 3 | 36% | 8 | Commonly used as bait in fishing | |
Mackerel Bait Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 118 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPRAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPRAT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Oct 2010 | Across 17 | |
| The Guardian Quick22 Jun 2006 | Down 13 | |
| The Guardian Quick27 Aug 1999 | Across 13 | |
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