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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 43% | 7 | Person who played a pivotal role in the defense of Britain during the Battle of Britain | |
3 | 41% | 6 | Armour worn in battle | |
Some Armour Britain Lost In Dreadful Gun Battle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GAUNTLET" which means:
- noun
- • To offer or accept a challenge
- • A glove of armored leather; protects the hand
- • A glove with long sleeve
- • A form of punishment in which a person is forced to run between two lines of men facing each other and armed with clubs or whips to beat the victim
An example sentence would be:
- • "He ran the gauntlet of angry protestors outside the courthouse."
- • "The new employee had to go through a gauntlet of interviews."
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1 | Armour worn in battle | |
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New York Times -
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5 | Person who played a pivotal role in the defense of Britain during the Battle of Britain | |
6 | Prodded some armour - geddit?
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23 Mar 2005 | The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Mar 2005 |
7 | Warning during the Battle of Britain
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