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noun • freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water | ||||
| 27% | 6 | Cut short or cut off abruptly | ||
adjective satellite • short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature | ||||
| 27% | 7 | To cut down; to cut off or out; to eradicate. | ||
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Fish Smell With Head Cut Off
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TENCH which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TENCH
Updated: September 1, 2025
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