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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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| 32% | 5 | Ward off with shortened sword held in both hands | ||||||
verb • cause to move back by force or influence • be repellent to; cause aversion in • force or drive back • reject outright and bluntly • fill with distaste | ||||||||
Ward Off As A Sword Crossword Clue
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PARRY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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PARRY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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