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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 40% | 9 | Purse ___: stealing a woman's purse | |
| 3 | 20% | 9 | A handbag or purse | |
Protection In A Purse Crossword Clue
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MACE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MACE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MACE" which means:
- noun
- • An official who carries a mace of office
- • (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
- • Spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
- • A ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority verb
- • To hit someone or something with a mace.
- • To spray in defense or attack with mace (pepper spray or tear gas) using a hand-held device.
- • To spray a similar noxious chemical in defense or attack using an available hand-held device such as an aerosol spray can.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The guard carried a mace during his patrol."
- • "The ancient warriors used maces as weapons."
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| New York Times15 Aug 1994 | Across 1 | |
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