___ the dragon Crossword Clue

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___ the dragon Crossword Answer

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SLAY

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. to come or go into
2. be or play a part of or in

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DRAGON (noun)
1. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman
2. a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SLAY
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RENTE

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Down

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