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Some Careless Officer Found Upside Down In A Ditch Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FOSSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FOSSE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FOSSE" which means:
- noun
- • Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
An example sentence would be:
- • "The fosse surrounding the castle was filled with water."
- • "Archaeologists discovered a fosse dating back to the roman era."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic24 Mar 2020 | Down 3 | |
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