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Caught Us Holding Returning Sailors Weapon Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CUTLASS" which means:
- noun
- • A short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors verb
- • To cut back (vegetation) with a cutlass.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He brandished his cutlass as he prepared to face the enemy."
- • "The pirate swung his cutlass with great skill and precision."
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The Guardian Cryptic14 Jul 2006 | Down 1 | |
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