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Play Mainly For Defense Crossword Clue
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PUNTING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PUNTING
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PUNTING" which means:
- noun
- • (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground verb
- • To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
- • To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
- • To equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc).
- • To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
- • To make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives.
- • To play at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
- • To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
- • To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.
An example sentence would be:
- • "We went punting on the river last weekend."
- • "The punting tour offered beautiful views of the city."
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| New York Times25 Jun 1994 | Across 50 | |
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