Primitive weapon Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 13, 2016 · 50-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between March 1998 and December 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 13, 2016 · 50-Down · 5 letters
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a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
noun
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