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The Clue
Sluice (9 letter answer)
The Answer
FLOODGATE
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Notes
The answer FLOODGATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
FLOODGATE as a noun:
1. something that restrains a flood or outpouring; "suspension of surveillance opened the floodgates to illegal immigrants"
2. (sluicegate, sluice valve, floodgate, penstock, head gate, water gate) = regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice