River embankments Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 20, 2018 · 10-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 20, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 20, 2018 · 10-Down · 6 letters
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an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
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