Answer:

parry

Answer	Crossword Clue
PARRY	Deflect a blow
PARRY	Ward off
PARRY	Fencer's defense

PARRY	Fencing move
PARRY	Response to a fencing lunge
PARRY	Fencer's deflection
PARRY	Deflect, as a question
PARRY	Deflect, as a punch
PARRY	Fencing defense
PARRY	Fencing deflection
PARRY	Fend off

PARRY	Fencer's move
PARRY	Deflect, as a sword
PARRY	Turn aside
PARRY	Ward off.
PARRY	Deflect.
PARRY	Fencing term.
PARRY	Evade.
PARRY	Dodge

PARRY	Evasive reply
PARRY	React to a thrust
PARRY	Deflect, as comments
PARRY	Evasive answer
PARRY	Ward off a lunge
PARRY	Deflect
PARRY	Deflect a sabre
PARRY	Ward off a weapon

PARRY	Defense against a thrust

Crossword

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