One Paw May Be Raised In Defence Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting • a means of persuading or arguing
	33%	7		Heraldic term for an animal walking with one paw raised
	adjective satellite • in walking position with right foreleg raised
	33%	8		Describing a heraldic beast standing upright with one paw raised
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The Guardian Cryptic04 Jul 2005	Across 10
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