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Sharp Mountain Spur Crossword Clue

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noun

• a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains

53%9Spur, spur and finally spur
noun

• a soft white cheese with a very strong pungent odor and flavor

50%4 a sharp mountain peak
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• any sharply pointed projection

• tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

• a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

• a railway line connected to a trunk line

verb

• incite or stimulate

• give heart or courage to

• strike with a spur

• goad with spurs

• equip with spurs

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New York Times02 Jun 1978 Down 26
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