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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 5 | Deflect | |
3 | 27% | 6 | Deflect - amuse | |
Deflect As An Insult Or A Sword Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PARRY" which means:
- 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)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a parry to deflect his opponent's attack."
- • "The fencer's parry was quick and precise."
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New York Times12 Jul 2023 | Down 47 | |
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6 | Nickname for the Bochum Laurel or Bochum Sword, a sword that was awarded to the best fencer in the German police | |
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