Depart Agitatedly It May Explode Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PETARD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PETARD

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	38%	4		Prepare to explode — or not to explode
3	37%	8		Agitatedly press one for answer

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PETARD" which means:

noun

• An explosive device used to break down a gate or wall

verb

• To attack or blow a hole in (something) with a petard.

An example sentence would be:

• "He was hoist with his own petard when his scheme backfired."
• "The politician's controversial statement hoisted him on his own petard."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic20 Feb 2012	Across 10
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