Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 8 | Mast on which banner is hoist | |
3 | 30% | 6 | An explosive charge used to ignite the main charge in a firearm or explosive device | |
Explosive Device By Which To Be Hoist Crossword Clue
Check other possible answers below.
Best Possible Answers
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."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Speedy crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
CompletelyGame played with bat and ball
Arrangement of hair in a bun
Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
---|---|---|
The Guardian Speedy12 Feb 2023 | Across 13 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
|
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
---|---|---|
1 | An explosive charge used to ignite the main charge in a firearm or explosive device | |
2 | Explosive device (with which one may be hoist)
The Guardian Quick -
27 Jan 2004 | The Guardian Quick / 27 Jan 2004 |
3 | Explosive device used to obscure activity
The Guardian Quick -
14 Jul 2006 | The Guardian Quick / 14 Jul 2006 |
4 | Explosive individual in explosive situation off the coast
The Guardian Cryptic -
03 Dec 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Dec 2003 |
5 | Hoist a heavy load with a mechanical device | |
6 | Mast on which banner is hoist
The Guardian Quick -
04 Aug 2005 | The Guardian Quick / 04 Aug 2005 |
7 | Old explosive device used for blasting holes in gates and walls (with which one should avoid hoisting oneself!)
The Guardian Quick -
14 Jun 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 14 Jun 2022 |
Similar Clues With The Same Answers
Firework
Old explosive device
Kind of firecracker
Early explosive device
Detonating device
Loud firecracker
Explosive device (with which one may be hoist)
Possession that one may be hoist with
Tape transported by road for an infernal device?
Something to be hoist by
Bomb one can be hoist with
Gate-breaching bomb
Depart agitatedly; it may explode!
Explosive oath coming up, getting under people's skin
Besieger's bomb
Explosive device prone to backfiring – figuratively (when hoisted?)
Small bomb used for breaking down gates
Castle-breaching explosive