Admirals Strong Grasp Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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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)
	35%	14		They had a strong navy, with notable admirals such as Barbarossa
	noun • the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I
	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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The Guardian Cryptic04 May 2016	Down 20
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