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| 99% | 12 | HOLDINGATBAY | Exact Match! | |||||
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| 29% | 7 | Slip-preventing, in a way | ||||||
noun • a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping • a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured • a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached verb • provide with cleats • secure on a cleat | ||||||||
| 24% | 9 | Having the purpose of preventing attack or injury | ||||||
adjective • intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack noun • an attitude of defensiveness adjective satellite • attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing | ||||||||
Preventing An Attack In A Way Crossword Clue
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HOLDINGATBAY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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HOLDINGATBAY
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| New York Times05 Jan 1997 | Down 3 | HOLDINGATBAY |
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