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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 29% | 7 | Was deflected | |
| 3 | 29% | 6 | Deflected | |
Deflected As A Question Crossword Clue
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PARRIED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PARRIED
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PARRIED" which means:
- noun
- • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
- • A return punch (especially by a boxer) verb
- • Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
- • Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He parried the opponent's sword with his own."
- • "The fencer skillfully parried every attack."
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| New York Times10 Oct 1996 | Down 39 | |
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