Admirals Sole Upset Is In The News Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	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)
	32%	9		Item often upset or upset, metaphorically
	noun • the planning that is disrupted when someone `upsets the applecart' • a handcart from which apples and other fruit are sold in the street
	30%	9		The principles and policy of admirals
	noun • the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain) • the office of admiral

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