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Suddenly Thrusted As With A Sword Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LUNGED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LUNGED

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199%6Exact Match!
236%6Thrusted with a sharp implement
336%10Thrusted sharply

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LUNGED" which means:

    noun
  • • The act of moving forward suddenly
  • • (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward
  • verb
  • • Make a thrusting forward movement
  • adjective
  • • Having lungs (breathing organs).

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He lunged at his opponent with a knife."
  • • "The dog lunged forward to catch the ball."

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New York Times12 Jul 2011 Down 48
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