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noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions verb • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight • open by piercing with a lancet | ||||
| 96% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it verb • spear with a harpoon | ||||
| 95% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • pierce with a sharp stake or point | ||||
Spear
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LANCE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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LANCE
Updated: November 30, 2025
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