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BACKFIRE which was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKFIRE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "BACKFIRE" which means:
- noun
- • The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
- • A loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
- • A fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
- • A miscalculation that recoils on its maker verb
- • Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
- • Emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
- • Set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
An example sentence would be:
- • "The backfire of the car startled the pedestrians."
- • "His plan to expose his rival ended in a backfire."
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| Eugene Sheffer14 Apr 2021 | Across 52 | |
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