Mountaineer's spike
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 2 appearances · Last seen in the Newsday crossword on August 23, 2026
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PITON
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The clue “Mountaineer's spike” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Newsday crossword on August 23, 2026, where the answer was PITON.
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