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noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions verb • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight • open by piercing with a lancet | ||||||||
| 40% | 10 | Abandonment or abandonment of a previous position or belief | ||||||
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| 28% | 8 | Abandonment of one's beliefs | ||||||
noun • the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) • the act of abandoning a party for cause | ||||||||
Weapon Whose Abandonment May Bring Promotion Crossword Clue
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LANCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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LANCE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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