A salmon that has returned to fresh water after one winter at sea (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GRILSE A salmon that has returned to fresh water after one winter at sea (6) (6)
6% SINEW Tissue is returned fresh (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 30, 2026
6% EBB Return to sea, as the tide (3)
5% REHABS Prepares to return to play, after an injury (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 31, 2026
5% SPAWNS Breeds, as salmon (6) Eugene Sheffer Mar 30, 2026
5% PLAICE One has scaled back scheme after reducing reserve (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 27, 2026
5% OLD Not fresh (3) USA Today Mar 26, 2026
5% FISH Salmon or sardine (4) Commuter Mar 25, 2026
5% HOLE Word after "watering" or "rabbit" (4) USA Today Mar 25, 2026
5% EASE Rough sea point after calm (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Mar 22, 2026
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