The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word MOAT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Barrier in certain zoo enclosures crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MOAT | 100 % | 4 |
Why may MOAT be the right solution?
A moat is a deep, wide ditch, typically filled with water, that surrounds a castle, fort, or in this case, a zoo enclosure to act as a barrier and prevent animals from escaping.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Barrier in certain zoo enclosures
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- moat
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Crossword Answer definitions
MOAT noun- A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.
- An aspect of a business which makes it more "defensible" from competitors, either because of the nature of its products, services, franchise or other reason.
- A circular lowland between a resurgent dome and the walls of the caldera surrounding it.
- A hill or mound.
- To surround with a moat.
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