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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | |
3 | 31% | 7 | Defender who must be agile and have quick reflexes | |
Defender Of Good French Wine Must Be Drunk Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BASTION" which means:
- noun
- • A group that defends a principle
- • A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
- • Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification verb
- • To furnish with a bastion.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks."
- • "The old lighthouse serves as a bastion of maritime history."
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2 | Defender who must be agile and have quick reflexes | |
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