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2 | 47% | 6 | What climbers use on their shoes to grip the rock | |
3 | 29% | 5 | Having spikes or spikes-like projections | |
Rock Climbers Spikes Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PITONS" which means:
- noun
- • A metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold
An example sentence would be:
- • "Climbers use pitons to secure themselves on the rock wall."
- • "She packed her pitons and other climbing gear for the expedition."
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New York Times04 Jan 2011 | Down 26 | |
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