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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 11 | Transition a military role to a non-military role | |
3 | 24% | 8 | Vulgar stuff assumed by those on active service, perhaps, to be singing | |
Old Military Role Assumed By 9 Perhaps Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LANCER" which means:
- noun
- • (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
An example sentence would be:
- • "The lancer charged ahead with his lance held high."
- • "The lancer's weapon pierced through the enemy's armor."
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The Guardian Cryptic14 Mar 2005 | Across 23 | |
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