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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 97% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 96% | 15 | COMEHOMETOROOST | Exact Match! |
| 3 | 29% | 8 | Boomerang effect | |
Boomerang Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 56 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BACKFIRE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKFIRE
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BACKFIRE" which means:
- noun
- • The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
- • A loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
- • A fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
- • A miscalculation that recoils on its maker verb
- • Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
- • Emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
- • Set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
An example sentence would be:
- • "The backfire of the car startled the pedestrians."
- • "His plan to expose his rival ended in a backfire."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Quick22 Jun 2023 | Down 1 | |
| The Guardian Quick11 Mar 2008 | Down 1 | |
| New York Times18 Apr 1997 | Down 7 | COMEHOMETOROOST |
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