THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET Crossword Clue
The most common solution for the crossword clue "THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET" are DARE with 4 letters.
THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET Crossword Clue
The most common solution for the crossword clue "THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET" are DARE with 4 letters.
We know 3 solutions for: THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET
Crossword Puzzle Infos
Throw down the gauntlet is an idiom that means to issue a CHALLENGE or DARE. It originates from medieval times when knights would throw down their gauntlets as a sign of CHALLENGE. The crossword solutions for this term are CHALLENGE (9 letters), DARE (4 letters), and DEFY (4 letters). CHALLENGE means to invite someone to compete or participate in a contest, while DARE means to CHALLENGE someone to do something that is potentially dangerous or risky. DEFY means to openly resist or refuse to obey authority.