Descend, in mountaineering Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, January 19, 2007 · 33-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 19, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 19, 2007 · 33-Across · 6 letters
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(mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body
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