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noun • a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | ||||||||
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noun • A drunkard, one who drinks alcohol frequently. • A fool, prat; an idiot. | ||||||||
Explosive Editor Held Back By Grown Up When Drunk Crossword Clue
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GUNPOWDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GUNPOWDER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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