Thin porridge
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 20 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on May 11, 2026
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GRUEL
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The clue “Thin porridge” has appeared 20 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on May 11, 2026, where the answer was GRUEL.
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