Deflect, as an insult or a sword Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 12, 2023 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 12, 2023 · 47-Down · 5 letters
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(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
noun
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