(The) shaft, so to speak Crossword Clue

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(The) shaft, so to speak Crossword Answer

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SPEAK (verb)
1. exchange thoughts; talk with
2. use language
SHAFT (noun)
1. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
2. the hollow spine of a feather
SHAFT (verb)
1. defeat someone through trickery or deceit
2. equip with a shaft

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