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28 Rifle Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 102 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SACK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SACK
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SACK" which means:
- noun
- • A bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
- • An enclosed space
- • The quantity contained in a sack
- • Any of various light dry strong white wine from spain and canary islands (including sherry)
- • A woman's full loose hiplength jacket
- • A hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily
- • A loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
- • The plundering of a place by an army or mob; usually involves destruction and slaughter
- • The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) verb
- • Plunder (a town) after capture
- • Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
- • Make as a net profit
- • Put in a sack
An example sentence would be:
- • "He carried a heavy sack of groceries."
- • "The burglar stuffed the stolen jewelry into a sack."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Feb 2015 | Down 26 | |
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