Small Herrings Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	33%	8		Small silvery fish often used for pickling
3	31%	8		Belonging to a fish family that includes sardines and herrings

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SPRATS" which means:

noun

• Small fatty european fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines
• Small herring processed like a sardine

An example sentence would be:

• "I bought a can of sprats from the grocery store."
• "The fishermen caught a large haul of sprats."

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New York Times24 Jun 2018	Down 70
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