Olive briefly sheltering black bird Crossword Clue Answer
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Looking for Olive briefly sheltering black bird? This 5-letter clue recently appeared in the Guardian Cryptic October 13, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.
Olive briefly sheltering black bird Crossword Answer
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Hint 1meaning
small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet
Hint 2clue words
Olive: of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
Briefly: for a short time
Shelter: provide shelter for
Black: being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
Bird: watch and study birds in their natural habitat
Olive briefly sheltering black bird Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 5-letter answer to "Olive briefly sheltering black bird" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Olive briefly sheltering black bird" crossword clue is GREBE. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle.
Which crossword used "Olive briefly sheltering black bird" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle on October 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of GREBE?
The word GREBE means: small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Olive briefly sheltering black bird".
