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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 7 | Heraldic term for an animal walking with one paw raised | |
3 | 33% | 8 | Describing a heraldic beast standing upright with one paw raised | |
One Paw May Be Raised In Defence Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
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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The Guardian Cryptic04 Jul 2005 | Across 10 | |
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6 | Stakes raised for the defence
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7 | To tie game this may have been deployed in defence
The Guardian Everyman -
01 Feb 2015 | The Guardian Everyman / 01 Feb 2015 |
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