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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 7 | Seabird said to draw blood from its own breast with its pouched beak to feed its young, thus a symbol of self-sacrifice and motherly love to the nation co-opted for Elizabeth I | |
3 | 30% | 6 | Sandpiper named for its brown winter plumage, Calidris alpina | |
Sandpiper In Need Of Sandpapering Its Said Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RUFF" which means:
- noun
- • An external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
- • A high tight collar
- • Common eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season
- • (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit verb
- • Play a trump interjection
- • The bark of a dog; arf, woof. adjective
- • Not smooth; uneven.
- • Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished.
- • Turbulent.
- • Difficult; trying.
- • Crude; unrefined
- • Violent; not careful or subtle
- • Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating.
- • Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
- • Harsh-tasting.
- • Somewhat ill; sick
- • Unwell due to alcohol; hungover
An example sentence would be:
- • "The dog's ruff was fluffy and white."
- • "She wore a dress with a lace ruff around the collar."
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The Guardian Cryptic27 Jun 2019 | Across 6 | |
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