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Flow Of Water From Receding Waves Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BACKWASH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKWASH
Updated: April 25, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "BACKWASH" which means:
- noun
- • The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
- • The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
- • The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward verb
- • To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
- • To affect with backwash.
- • To clean the oil from wool after combing.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The backwash from the waves washed up debris onto the shore."
- • "I accidentally drank some backwash from my friend's drink."
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| The Guardian Quick26 Apr 2024 | Across 1 | |
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