Cryptic crossword clue
Article from Spanish city that was historically used in fighting 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BILBO

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What does BILBO mean?

BILBO noun
  1. A device for punishment. See bilboes.
  2. A kind of sword with well-tempered and flexible blade, originally produced in Bilbao.

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