The fish in John McPhee's "The Founding Fish" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 24, 2009 · 13-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 24, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 24, 2009 · 13-Across · 4 letters
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bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
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