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General Holding Large Gun Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RIFLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RIFLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RIFLE" which means:
- noun
- • A shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore verb
- • Steal goods; take as spoils
- • Go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way
An example sentence would be:
- • "He aimed his rifle at the target and pulled the trigger."
- • "The soldier carried a loaded rifle on his shoulder."
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Aug 2011 | Across 26 | |
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