Hydroelectric projects Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Hydroelectric projects” from the New York Times crossword of January 26, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 26, 2025
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DAMS is the answer to “Hydroelectric projects”. It means to build a barrier to obstruct the flow of water.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To build a barrier to obstruct the flow of water.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ADSM.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Water containers”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Hydroelectric projects”?
DAMS, 4 letters: to build a barrier to obstruct the flow of water.
When was “Hydroelectric projects” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 26, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with D.