Sacrificial Animal To Beat Back Initially Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LAMB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LAMB

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	29%	6		Used as a sacrificial animal in various religious ceremonies
3	29%	11		Technique of divination using the liver of a sacrificial animal

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LAMB" which means:

noun

• Young sheep
• English essayist (1775-1834)
• A person easily deceived or cheated (especially in financial matters)
• A sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
• The flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food

verb

• Give birth to a lamb

An example sentence would be:

• "I had a delicious lamb chop for dinner."
• "The farmer raised a flock of lambs."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic09 Jul 2009	Down 2
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