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noun • bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast • herring-like food fishes that migrate from the sea to fresh water to spawn | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Typically sourced from herring or sprat | ||||||
noun • minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole • the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Also known as sprat | ||||||
noun • small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines • small herring processed like a sardine | ||||||||
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SHAD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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