Ward off, as a sword Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 23, 2021 · 27-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 23, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 23, 2021 · 27-Down · 5 letters
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(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
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