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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 38% | 7 | A formation of ancient Greek warriors with interlocking shields; or, by extension, a dense body of soldiers; a crowd; a bone of a finger or toe; or, a bundle of stamens | |
3 | 34% | 8 | Battle formation where soldiers interlock their shields to form a near-impenetrable barrier | |
Roman Battle Formation With Shields Linked As One Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TESTUDO" which means:
- noun
- • Type genus of the testudinidae
- • A movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification
An example sentence would be:
- • "The testudo is a type of turtle commonly found in north america."
- • "In ancient roman warfare, soldiers would form a testudo by locking their shields together."
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