Tern Gets Past Flapping Wing Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TRANSEPT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TRANSEPT

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	35%	8		Aleutian ___ tern, a migratory bird species
3	35%	5		Gull or tern, for example

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We think the answer is "TRANSEPT" which means:

noun

• Structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles

An example sentence would be:

• "The transept of the cathedral is an architectural masterpiece."
• "The stained glass windows in the transept are breathtaking."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic29 Sep 2005	Across 1
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