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noun • type genus of the Testudinidae • a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification | ||||||||
| 41% | 5 | Umbrellas used as shields against rain | ||||||
noun • colloquial terms for an umbrella | ||||||||
| 38% | 7 | A formation of ancient Greek warriors with interlocking shields; or, by extension, a dense body of soldiers; a crowd; a bone of a finger or toe; or, a bundle of stamens | ||||||
noun • any of the bones of the fingers or toes • any closely ranked crowd of people • a body of troops in close array | ||||||||
Battle Formation Using Shields As Umbrellas Crossword Clue
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TESTUDO which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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TESTUDO
Updated: October 15, 2023
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