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Spire Said To Have Body Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 143 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FLECHE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLECHE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FLECHE" which means:
- noun
- • An arrow.
- • Any of the twenty-four points on a backgammon board.
- • A spire or steeple, especially of gothic style; an object emerging from the ridge of a roof.
- • (fortification) an earthwork consisting of two berms forming an angle with an open gorge.
- • A method of attack with a sword (foil or épée) in which the attacker's back leg crosses in front of the front leg in the offensive move. verb
- • To attack using the flèche method.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The fencer executed a perfect fleche during the match."
- • "The fleche is an aggressive attacking move in the sport of fencing."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic16 Jan 2002 | Down 20 | |
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