The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word KRIS
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More clues leading to the result KRIS
- Danger when last character comes forward presenting dagger
- Weapon brandished in Cossack rising
- Needle returned with small knife
- Blade struck four Samurai warriors, all down below
- Blade cutting through thick rissole
- Dagger bringing danger, if heading for the bottom
- Risk rises — dagger being concealed
- Blade with which king made knight arise?
- Malay dagger among kukri, sword, etc.
- This will cut danger cycling!
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Malay dagger" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case malay dagger = kris.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does KRIS mean?
KRIS noun- An Indonesian or Malay dagger with a wavy, or rigid serpentine blade.
- A Moro sword with an asymmetrical blade.
- To stab with a kris.