Small fish Crossword Clue

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Hereby find the answer to the clue " Small fish " ,crossword hint that was earlier published on "Metro Quick".
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

To explain why the answer to the clue "Small fish" is "SPRAT," let's break it down:

1. Size: A key characteristic of the clue is "small fish." Sprats are indeed small fish, typically measuring about 15-20 centimeters in length, fulfilling this aspect of the clue.
2. Type: Sprats belong to the herring family and are commonly found in the waters of Europe, which matches the general category of fish the clue alludes to.
3. Popularity: In crossword puzzles, "SPRAT" is a frequently used word for the clue "Small fish" due to its concise nature and specific relevance to the hint.
4. Crossword Tradition: Over time, certain words like "SPRAT" become standard answers for specific clues in the crossword world, contributing to its prevalence in puzzles.

Considering these points, "SPRAT" stands out as the precise solution to the clue "Small fish" in today's crossword.

More Answers:

• SPRAT
• WHITING
• TROUTLET
• MINNOW
• TIDDLER
• STICKLEBACK
• SMELT
• DACE
• MINNOWS
• TIDDLERS
• FRY
• DAB
• GUPPY
• CODLING
• SARDINE

Definition of "SPRAT"

a small marine fish of the herring family, widely caught for food and fish products.

Example :

they were out spratting

 The Crossword clue "Small fish" published 114 time/s & has 15 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Metro Quick	15 April 2024	SPRAT
The Sun Two Speed	24 February 2024	WHITING
The Times Concise	1 January 2024	TROUTLET
Penny dell	12 December 2023	MINNOW
Daily Quick	5 November 2023	TIDDLER
Evening Standard - Easy	8 September 2023	MINNOW

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Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror quick	5 March 2023	SPRAT
Mirror classic	29 April 2022	STICKLEBACK
The Irish Independent Simple	30 March 2022	SMELT
Irish Times Simplex	2 June 2021	TIDDLERS
Independent.co.uk - Concise	31 January 2021	MINNOW
The Telegraph - Quick	11 July 2020	SPRAT
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	4 October 2019	MINNOW
The Guardian Quick	22 May 2019	SPRAT
Evening Standard - Quick	28 May 2018	GUPPY
The Guardian	13 March 2018	WHITING
The Chronicle of Higher Education	13 September 2013	FRY
USA Today	31 March 2008	SMELT