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| 3 | 31% | 8 | Sail used for sailing off the wind when the wind is coming from the side | |
Whale Something Inclined To Break Wind When Tail Cut Off Crossword Clue
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GRAMPUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GRAMPUS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "GRAMPUS" which means:
- noun
- • Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
- • Slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas
An example sentence would be:
- • "The grampus is a species of oceanic dolphin."
- • "I spotted a grampus leaping out of the water."
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