Flood embankment Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 19, 2025 · 53-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and May 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 19, 2025 · 53-Down · 5 letters
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an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
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