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| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 41% | 7 | From the Greek for “contest” or “prize”, a participant in track and field events or other competitive sport | |
| 3 | 36% | 8 | Competitive events in which objects are thrown for distance | |
Weapon Thrown In Competitive Field Events Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
JAVELIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
JAVELIN
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "JAVELIN" which means:
- noun
- • An athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
- • A spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events verb
- • To pierce with a javelin.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He threw the javelin with great precision."
- • "The athlete practiced his javelin throwing technique."
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