The Clue
Carnivorous fish (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SKATE
Tags
Notes
The answer SKATE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Roller or ice
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Foot gear for an N.H.L.'er
Kind of board or key
Pass lightly (over)
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Roll right along
Shirk duties, finally
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Definition
SKATE as a noun:
1. sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
2. large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins
SKATE as a verb:
1. move along on skates; "The Dutch often skate along the canals in winter"