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3 | 36% | 8 | Line of stakes as a defence | |
Stakes Raised For The Defence Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STOCKADE" which means:
- noun
- • Fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
- • A penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) verb
- • Surround with a stockade in order to fortify
An example sentence would be:
- • "The prisoners were kept inside a high stockade."
- • "The soldiers built a stockade to fortify their camp."
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The Guardian Cryptic19 Jan 2009 | Across 25 | |
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