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Its Used To Lift Or Bring Down Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 153 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TACKLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TACKLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TACKLE" which means:
- noun
- • The person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
- • Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- • Gear used in fishing
- • (american football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
- • (american football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground verb
- • Accept as a challenge
- • Put a harness
- • Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
An example sentence would be:
- • "Football players wear protective gear when making a tackle."
- • "The fisherman caught a large salmon with his tackle."
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Dec 2007 | Across 10 | |
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