Grapple
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Crossword Answers

4 letters

COPE
A long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions

DEAL
The act of apportioning or distributing something; "the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions"

GRIP
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

5 letters

GETBY
Escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!"; "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities"

6 letters

MAKEDO
Come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

MANAGE
Achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

TUSSLE
Disorderly fighting

TACKLE
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

7 letters

CONTEND
Maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future"

MAKEOUT
Comprehend; "I cannot make out what this politician is saying"

WRESTLE
The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"

GRAPNEL
A light anchor for small boats

8 letters

GRAPPLER
A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

STRUGGLE
Strenuous effort; "the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her"

9 letters

GRAPPLING
The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"

WRESTLING
The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"

CLAMSHELL
The shell of a clam

13 letters

GRAPPLINGHOOK
A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

GRAPPLINGIRON
A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

18 letters

HANDTOHANDSTRUGGLE