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noun • the blow that kills (usually mercifully) | ||||||||
| 34% | 8 | A decisive moment requiring decisive action | ||||||
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| 33% | 11 | A decisive blow or finishing stroke | ||||||
noun • A hard hit, a knockout or finishing blow, or conclusive argument. • Something large or otherwise exceptional; a whopper. • A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites. | ||||||||
Decisive Stroke Crossword Clue
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COUPDEGRACE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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COUPDEGRACE
Updated: October 15, 2023
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