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| 2 | 37% | 8 | Meandering river bends | |
| 3 | 36% | 10 | Occurred when a person bends at the waist with knees straight, then suddenly bends at the knees while keeping the waist straight | |
River Bends Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 152 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OXBOWS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OXBOWS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OXBOWS" which means:
- noun
- • The land inside an oxbow bend in a river
- • A u-shaped curve in a stream
- • A wooden framework bent in the shape of a u; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
An example sentence would be:
- • "The oxbows in this region are vital habitats for various species of fish and birds."
- • "During heavy rainfall, oxbows may overflow and reconnect with the main river."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times24 Jul 2008 | Down 4 | |
| New York Times22 Oct 2003 | Down 5 | |
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09 Jul 2003 | New York Times / 09 Jul 2003 |
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31 Jan 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Jan 2018 |
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6 | Stretch of a river between two bends
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7 | The bends around a river where the Chinese drink
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