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Foil Crossword Clue

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97%6Exact Match!
noun

• a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

96%6Exact Match!
noun

• an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

95%4Exact Match!
noun

• a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade

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Telegraph Cross Atlantic27 Dec 2024 Across 33
The Guardian Speedy15 May 2016 Across 14
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