Fencing Maneuver Crossword Clue

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	noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge verb • make a return thrust • answer back
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	noun • the act of moving forward suddenly • (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward verb • make a thrusting forward movement
	97%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) verb • deceive by a mock action

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New York Times29 Jan 1991	Across 50
New York Times12 Sep 1985	Down 30
New York Times29 May 1985	Down 23
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