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noun • any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck • English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805) | ||||
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noun • English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805) | ||||
| 24% | 9 | The officials or the department of state having charge of the naval forces and superintending naval affairs generally | ||
noun • the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain) • the office of admiral | ||||
Naval Hero
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NELSON which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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NELSON
Updated: September 1, 2025
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| The Guardian Quick20 Jan 2009 | Down 4 | |
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