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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 5 | Gaining advantage or monetary benefit through unethical means | |
3 | 34% | 6 | Gaining an advantage through subtle or underhanded means | |
Means Of Gaining Advantage Or Defending Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WEAPON" which means:
- noun
- • Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
- • A means of persuading or arguing
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was armed with a deadly weapon."
- • "The police confiscated the suspect's weapon."
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