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adjective • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb • changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • ending in a sharp point • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • harsh • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones • dangerously steep • very sudden and in great amount or degree • quick and forceful | ||||||||
| 22% | 10 | Piece of tack used to prevent a saddle from slipping | ||||||
noun • a saddle blanket made of buffalo hide | ||||||||
| 22% | 6 | A piece of horse tack | ||||||
noun • headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess verb • anger or take offense • put a bridle on • respond to the reins, as of horses | ||||||||
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20 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 20 Mar 2023 |
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21 Nov 2012 | The Guardian Cryptic / 21 Nov 2012 |
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13 Jun 1996 | New York Times / 13 Jun 1996 |
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27 Jul 1996 | New York Times / 27 Jul 1996 |
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22 May 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 22 May 2023 |
