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Somewhat Salty Crossword Clue
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BRACKISH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BRACKISH
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BRACKISH" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Distasteful and unpleasant; spoiled by mixture
- • Slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water) adjective
- • (of water) salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.
- • Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.
- • Repulsive
An example sentence would be:
- • "The brackish water in the estuary is not suitable for drinking."
- • "The fishermen caught a variety of brackish fish in the lagoon."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick24 Feb 2006 | Across 1 | |
| New York Times23 Dec 1989 | Down 36 | |
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