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Film Sad Defeat Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 129 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHOOTDOWN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHOOTDOWN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHOOT-DOWN" which means:
- noun
- • Murder by shooting someone down in cold blood
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shoot-down of the aircraft was a tragic event."
- • "The military claimed responsibility for the shoot-down of the enemy drone."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Apr 2013 | Across 13 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic22 Apr 2013 | Across 13 | |
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