Oriental Water Wheels Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is NORIAS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: NORIAS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	27%	4		Wheels for wheels
3	27%	5		Wheels for big wheels

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We think the answer is "NORIAS" which means:

noun

• A water wheel with buckets attached to the rim; used to raise water for transfer to an irrigation channel

An example sentence would be:

• "The ancient norias still stand as a reminder of the region's rich history."
• "The norias were used to transport water from the river to the farmlands."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times21 Dec 1979	Across 12
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