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noun • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword • a return punch (especially by a boxer) verb • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||||
| 40% | 10 | The ability to ward off or ward away | ||||||
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| 35% | 11 | Defensive measure or action taken to ward off an attack | ||||||
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Ward Off As A Fencing Attack Crossword Clue
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PARRY which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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PARRY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times Mini26 Apr 2023 | Down 3 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | A stint of strenuous exercise or overindulgence, for example; a contest or match in boxing, fencing or wrestling; a curve in the side of a violin; or, an attack of illness, such as flu
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
05 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 05 Aug 2023 |
2 | Attack, as in fencing
New York Times -
03 Oct 2022 | New York Times / 03 Oct 2022 |
3 | Fencing attack
New York Times Mini -
24 Dec 2017 | New York Times Mini / 24 Dec 2017 |
4 | Penny's about to ward off publicity
The Guardian Cryptic -
14 Jan 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Jan 2010 |
5 | The ability to ward off or ward away | |
6 | Ward off an assault in fencing. | |
7 | Ward off with shortened sword held in both hands
The Guardian Cryptic -
05 Dec 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 05 Dec 2011 |
