Scorpion's defense Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a remark capable of wounding mentally
2. a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SCORPION (noun)
1. the eighth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about October 23 to November 21
2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
DEFENSE (noun)
1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

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