Means of self-defense Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Means of self-defense” from the New York Times crossword of October 1, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 1, 2026
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MACE is the answer to “Means of self-defense”. It means to attack with a weapon resembling a club (a heavy piece of wood).
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To attack with a weapon resembling a club (a heavy piece of wood).
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AMEC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Spice from nutmeg”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Means of self-defense”?
MACE, 4 letters: to attack with a weapon resembling a club (a heavy piece of wood).
When was “Means of self-defense” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with M.