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noun • a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England | ||||
| 38% | 6 | Weapons manufacturer has cut hole around bent yew | ||
noun • A person who makes or sells bows (for use with arrows). • A person who uses the bow, an archer. | ||||
| 31% | 7 | It's often made of yew or pine wood? Not entirely | ||
noun • a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England | ||||
Medieval Weapons Traditionally Made With Yew
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LONGBOWS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LONGBOWS
Updated: September 11, 2025
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