Climbers' spikes Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 21, 2004 · 15-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 21, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 21, 2004 · 15-Down · 6 letters
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a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold
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