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Blast Of Gunfire Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BURST which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BURST

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
223%7 Heavy gunfire
323%8Gunfire from the flanks

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BURST" which means:

    noun
  • • The act of exploding or bursting
  • • Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  • • A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
  • • A sudden intense happening
  • verb
  • • Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
  • • Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
  • • Burst outward, usually with noise
  • • Move suddenly, energetically, or violently
  • • Be in a state of movement or action
  • • Emerge suddenly
  • • Cause to burst
  • • Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

An example sentence would be:

  • • "There was a loud burst of laughter from the audience."
  • • "The burst of sunlight through the clouds was breathtaking."

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New York Times02 Jun 1979 Down 22
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