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Knight's handle (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hilt

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

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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