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An Aphetic Form Of A Word For Protection Used To Describe Barriers Palings Or Railings For Bounding Enclosing Or Protecting Land Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FENCES which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FENCES
Updated: October 31, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FENCES" which means:
- noun
- • A barrier that serves to enclose an area
- • A dealer in stolen property verb
- • Enclose with a fence
- • Receive stolen goods
- • Fight with fencing swords
- • Surround with a wall in order to fortify
- • Have an argument about something
An example sentence would be:
- • "He fences in his backyard to keep the dog from running away."
- • "The farmer fences off his field to protect his crops from animals."
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| Telegraph Giant General Knowledge14 Oct 2023 | Across 40 | |
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