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Scottish Broadsword Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CLAYMORE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CLAYMORE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CLAYMORE" which means:
- noun
- • A large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by scottish highlanders
- • An antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy
An example sentence would be:
- • "The soldier wielded a claymore in battle."
- • "The claymore was a type of sword used by highlanders in medieval scotland."
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| The Guardian Speedy09 May 2021 | Across 11 | |
| The Guardian Quick08 Aug 2020 | Across 9 | |
| The Guardian Quick24 Mar 2015 | Across 1 | |
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