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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 40% | 5 | Thought to be related to the German for “brag”, the name of a card game of bluff and skill; a bugbear; a mace-bearer; a salamander for stirring a fire; or, a stiff person | |
| 3 | 26% | 4 | Mace spice source | |
Mace Bearer Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 144 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NUTMEG which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NUTMEG
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NUTMEG" which means:
- noun
- • East indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
- • Hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground verb
- • To flavour with nutmeg.
- • To play the ball between the legs of (an opponent).
An example sentence would be:
- • "I added a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra flavor."
- • "She sprinkled some freshly grated nutmeg on top of the eggnog."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Jun 2007 | Down 16 | |
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