(fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward; make a thrusting forward movement

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How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "LUNGE"?

There are 127 solutions. The longest is CUT AND THRUST with 12 letters, and the shortest is ACT with 3 letters.

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Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘LUNGE’

Clue	Answers

BLOCKING A LUNGE OR DEFLECTING IT WITH A CIRCULAR MOTION OF THE SWORD	11
A COUNTERATTACK MADE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PARRYING THE OPPONENTS LUNGE	10
Headlong plunge	3
Leather-lunged singer	2
Plunge into water	2
Plunge head first	2
Plunge headfirst into water	1
Take a plunge	1
Steep plunge	1
Steep downward plunge	1
Plunged downward	1
Plunge; low bar	1
Plunge, as into water	1
Plunge or dip into liquid	1
Plunge in, so to speak	1
Bird that plunges	1
Plunge headfirst	1
Market plunge	1
Lunges	1
It may be activated by a plunger	1

‘LUNGE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘LUNGE’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Sudden forward thrust (5)	lunge
Sudden movement (5)
Sudden urge (5)
Fencing attack (5)
Thrust forward (5)
Dive forward (5)
Sudden thrust (5)
Sudden forward movement (5)
Fencing maneuver (5)
Forward push (5)
Thigh-toning exercise (5)
Fencing move (5)
Big leap forward (5)
Fencer's thrust (5)
Sudden forward motion (5)
Forward thrust (5)
Attempt at a fencing touch (5)