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noun • a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet | ||||
| 34% | 7 | A word from Shakespeare's Hamlet meaning a dagger | ||
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| 32% | 10 | Take a dagger out of its holder | ||
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Dagger Holder And Betrayer By Shakespeare
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SCABBARD which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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SCABBARD
Updated: September 1, 2025
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A word from Shakespeare's Hamlet meaning a dagger | |
2 | Ben Hur's betrayer
New York Times -
02 Jul 1987 | New York Times / 02 Jul 1987 |
3 | Betrayer
New York Times -
17 Sep 1976 | New York Times / 17 Sep 1976 |
4 | Betrayer; traitor
New York Times -
30 Sep 1990 | New York Times / 30 Sep 1990 |
5 | Othello's betrayer
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02 Jun 1985 | New York Times / 02 Jun 1985 |
6 | Shakespeare supports rogue dagger holder
Telegraph Cryptic -
20 Nov 2025 | Telegraph Cryptic / 20 Nov 2025 |
7 | Take a dagger out of its holder |
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