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Explosive Compound Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CORDITE" which means:
- noun
- • Explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords
An example sentence would be:
- • "The smell of cordite lingered in the air after the gunshots."
- • "The soldiers carried boxes of cordite ammunition."
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The Guardian Quick24 Aug 2020 | Down 2 | |
New York Times Mini31 Oct 2016 | Across 8 | |
New York Times Mini31 Oct 2015 | Across 7 | |
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