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noun • any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck • English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805) | ||||||||
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noun • United States admiral who commanded Union ships during the American Civil War (1801-1870) | ||||||||
| 51% | 8 | Admiral who was the first to hold the rank of vice admiral in the US Navy | ||||||
noun • United States admiral who commanded Union ships during the American Civil War (1801-1870) | ||||||||
Admiral Found In Hold Crossword Clue
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NELSON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NELSON
Updated: October 14, 2023
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