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verb • cause to be firmly attached • become fixed or fastened • attach to • make tight or tighter | ||||
| 34% | 11 | A type of bolt action rifle where the bolt is operated by sliding it back and forth | ||
noun • action mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun; a back and forward motion of a sliding lever ejects the empty shell case and cocks the firearm and loads a new round | ||||
| 27% | 8 | Scotsman has his brief moment of masculine glory | ||
noun • exaggerated masculinity | ||||
Bolt And His Competitors Possibly Less Masculine
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FASTEN which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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FASTEN
Updated: November 10, 2025
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