The Clue
Attacked with talons (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CLAWED
Tags
Notes
The answer CLAWED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Scratched
Unguiculate
Having talons
Mauled, as by a bear
Used talons
Definition
CLAW as a verb:
1. move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging; "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
2. clutch as if in panic; "She clawed the doorknob"
3. scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
4. attack as if with claws; "The politician clawed his rival"
CLAWED as an adjective:
1. having a claw or claws; often used as a combining form; "sharp-clawed"
2. (clawed, taloned) = of animals