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noun • a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal • anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities • a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through • picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector • a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button verb • enhance by contrast • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • cover or back with foil | ||||||||
| 31% | 9 | Fencing method commonly used before wire fencing | ||||||
noun • rail fence consisting of a zigzag of interlocking rails | ||||||||
| 26% | 7 | One standing on leaf? Tea leaf? | ||||||
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Leaf Used In Fencing Crossword Clue
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FOIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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FOIL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | A fundamental concept in physics used to refer to the propulsive force of a jet or rocket engine; or, a sudden attacking lunge in fencing
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
19 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 19 Aug 2023 |
2 | Fencing method commonly used before wire fencing | |
3 | Item used in fencing
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
20 Feb 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 20 Feb 2023 |
4 | Metal sheet used for fencing
The Guardian Cryptic -
20 May 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 20 May 2002 |
5 | Named after the Greek words for 'flower leaf' due to its leaf-like crystal structure. | |
6 | One standing on leaf? Tea leaf?
The Guardian Everyman -
19 Jul 2020 | The Guardian Everyman / 19 Jul 2020 |
7 | Thin sheet metal used for fencing
The Guardian Cryptic -
30 Oct 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 30 Oct 2003 |
