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noun • a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns | ||||||||
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noun • a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it | ||||||||
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Fighting Men Taking First Defensive Measure Crossword Clue
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BATTLEMENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BATTLEMENT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Dec 2000 | Down 13 | |
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