Flood preventer Crossword Clue

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Flood preventer Crossword Answer

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DAM

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DIKE

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
2. an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FLOOD (noun)
1. an overwhelming number or amount
2. a large flow
FLOOD (verb)
1. fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
2. supply with an excess of

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DAM
(3 letters)
DIKE
(4 letters)

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