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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 11 | The tendency to be sinister or to engage in sinister activities | |
3 | 31% | 10 | Opposite of bend sinister | |
Bend Sinister At The Bottom In Shield Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BUCKLER" which means:
- noun
- • Armor carried on the arm to intercept blows verb
- • To shield; to defend.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He held a buckler in one hand and a sword in the other."
- • "The knight used his buckler to deflect the enemy's attack."
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