It may hold back the sea Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 15, 2009 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 15, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 15, 2009 · 39-Across · 4 letters
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a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
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