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Criticism Directed At Military Aircraft Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FLAK" which means:
- noun
- • A slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
- • Intense adverse criticism
- • Artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
An example sentence would be:
- • "The celebrity took a lot of flak for her controversial statement."
- • "The politician faced heavy flak from the opposing party."
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