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Cryptic Geography #2

Each hint provides two clues to the name of a geographical feature. How many can you guess?
Normal cryptic clue conventions are not entirely respected!
Homophones (and almost-homophones) are liberally used
Quiz by Solipsist
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Last updated: April 5, 2020
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UK rock band is a welcome sight in the desert
Oasis
Mr Phoenix in large stream
River
Greek letter about where river meets the sea
Delta
Frank Herbert novel about mound of sand
Dune
Tread on grassland plains
Steppe
Discard long, narrow drainage channel
Ditch
Supermarket passageway to small island
Isle
Flow of data in brook
Stream
The Doctor’s sidekick, Amy, in still small body of water
Pond
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Answer
Reddish-brown horse in large cove
Bay
Irishman in rice field?
Paddy
Large headland in sleeveless cloak
Cape
Narrow waterway has no bends
Strait
Stop improving on high, level ground
Plateau
Forgo turn in route through mountains
Pass
Sneak a look at mountain’s point
Peak
Overwhelm marsh
Swamp
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Level 63
Apr 5, 2020
Another good quiz and with enough time to think!
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Level 60
Apr 6, 2020
After a long days found a quiz where I actually have to think and use my brain...(which I of course didn't)...awesome Quiz 👍