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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 7 | British sailors' traditional drink | |
3 | 29% | 6 | Alcoholic drink often associated with sailors | |
Sailors In The Drink Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ABSINTHE" which means:
- noun
- • Aromatic herb of temperate eurasia and north africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
- • Strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have never tried absinthe before, but i've heard it's quite potent."
- • "The bartender served me a glass of absinthe with a sugar cube."
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Telegraph Cryptic06 Mar 2024 | Down 8 | |
The Guardian Cryptic25 Feb 2019 | Down 16 | |
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