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| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 41% | 12 | Often found in a knife set along with a utility knife and chef's knife | |
| 3 | 33% | 10 | Carried a large knife known as the 'Bowie knife' | |
Able To Hold A Large Knife Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 137 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CLEAVER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CLEAVER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CLEAVER" which means:
- noun
- • A butcher's knife having a large square blade
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a cleaver to chop the chicken into pieces."
- • "The butcher used a cleaver to cut through the bone."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic28 Feb 2002 | Down 1 | |
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