Crossword-Solution: SPREW
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Sprew | n. | Thrush. |
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| Starling of Africa | 1 answer |
| Tropical disease: Var. | 1 answer |
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On the back of an animal
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Hint 1 meaning
Pertaining to, or situated near, the back, or dorsum, of an
animal or of one of its parts; notal; tergal; neural; as, the dorsal
fin of a fish; the dorsal artery of the tongue; -- opposed to ventral.
Hint 2 anagram
DOLRSA
Hint 3 another clue
BACK ___!
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Sentences with SPREW (4)
Add the green tops only of a large bundle of asparagus, of the sort which they call sprew-grass, previously scalded; a few green peas also are very good.
The green, Parisian asparagus, which is very small, and of which the most diminutive sticks, also called sprew, serve for garnishes.
During the season there are, besides, several other kinds of asparagus imported from Spain or France, which, though not equal to the four kinds above mentioned, may nevertheless be used for soups or garnishes instead of asparagus-heads or sprew.
They are usually served in small patty crusts, or in small tartlet crusts, with a few sprew tops on each small patty or tartlet.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: NYT.
Used 2 times in crossword archives (1970–1974).