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| 1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 35% | 4 | A penetrating, piquant or pungent flavour; or, the point or prong of a knife that fits into its haft/handle | |
| 3 | 32% | 7 | In effect, an old author's unfinished work is penetrating | |
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IMPALEMENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IMPALEMENT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "IMPALEMENT" which means:
- noun
- • The act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture
An example sentence would be:
- • "The prisoner faced his impending impalement with fear in his eyes."
- • "The gruesome scene of impalement was too much for the onlookers to bear."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 May 2010 | Across 18 | |
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