Quay Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Quay" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Quay" leads us to the answer "LEVEE" for a specific reason:

• 1. A quay is a structure built along the bank of a waterway to help with loading and unloading of ships.
• 2. Similarly, a levee is an embankment built along a river to prevent flooding or to contain water flow.
• 3. Both a quay and a levee involve structures constructed near bodies of water for specific purposes.

Therefore, the answer "LEVEE" fits the clue "Quay" as it shares the concept of a constructed barrier near a water source, even though their exact functions may differ slightly.

More Answers:

• LEVEE
• PIER
• WHARF
• DOCK
• JETTY

Definition of "LEVEE"

an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.

Example :

the great stop on the Washington social circuit was the diplomat's levee

he was presented at one of Prince Albert's levees in 1850

 The Crossword clue "Quay" published 30 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Penny dell	22 March 2026	LEVEE
Mirror quick	15 April 2025	WHARF
Lovatts Universal	4 April 2024	WHARF
Crossword Champ Pro	25 July 2023	WHARF
Crossword Champ Daily	25 July 2023	WHARF
The Telegraph - Quick	8 May 2020	WHARF
Mirror classic	5 May 2020	WHARF
The Irish News Quick	10 April 2020	WHARF
The Irish Independent Simple	6 March 2017	WHARF
L.A. Times Daily	26 October 2011	WHARF
The Guardian	17 February 2010	WHARF
USA Today	29 October 2009	PIER
New York Times	30 November 2003	PIER