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Hold it! (4)

Ross

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(Other definitions for hilt that I've seen before include "One may back up to this" , "Handle of a sword or dagger" , "Handle of bladed weapon" , "Sword/dagger handle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Canadiana, the Penny Press and the New York Times.
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