Self-defense spray — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 23 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
MACE
4 letters
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Pepper spray alternative
MACE
4
Pepper spray alternative
MACE
4
Pepper spray alternative
MACE
4
Nutmeg's sister spice (rhymes with "lace")
MACE
4
Nutmeg-based spice
MACE
4
Nutmeg spice
MACE
4
Defensive spray
MACE
4
Nutmeg's spicy cover?
MACE
4
Pepper spray alternative
MACE
4
Nutmeg-based spice
MACE
4
Defense spray
MACE
4
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