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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 5 | Cute reply to "Why are you so cute?" | |
3 | 34% | 9 | Fake jewellery's ending in battered tin chest | |
Shield Appearing Cute On Chest Almost Battered Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ESCUTCHEON" which means:
- noun
- • A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
- • (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed
- • A shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms
An example sentence would be:
- • "The escutcheon on the door was adorned with a family crest."
- • "The antique furniture had a beautifully carved escutcheon."
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The Guardian Cryptic07 Aug 2003 | Across 11 | |
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