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Embankment which prevents a river from flooding (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Embankment which prevents a river from flooding (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEVEE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LEVEE Embankment which prevents a river from flooding (5) | (5) | ||
| 8% | DAM Flood preventer | (3) | ||
| 8% | DIKES Flood-preventing embankments | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 14, 2016 |
| 8% | DIKE Flood-preventing embankment | (4) | ||
| 6% | STEADIED Prevented from shaking | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 6% | DYKE Embankment built to prevent tidal flooding | (4) | The Times Specialist | Aug 19, 2024 |
| 6% | LEVEES Flood embankments | (6) | ||
| 5% | STUNT Prevent the growth of (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Oct 26, 2025 |
| 5% | EXE River upon which Exeter, Devon, stands (3) | (3) | Mirror Quiz | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 5% | AIRE River on which Leeds stands | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Oct 16, 2025 |
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