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Wine Dregs Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 118 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LEES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LEES
Updated: June 5, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LEES" which means:
- noun
- • The sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
An example sentence would be:
- • "The wine had settled, leaving behind a layer of lees in the bottle."
- • "After fermenting, the beer was racked, leaving the lees at the bottom of the barrel."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times06 Jun 2024 | Across 56 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic03 May 2024 | Down 12 | |
| New York Times24 Mar 2021 | Down 18 | |
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