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Hit Man Spotted In One Steamship Then Another And Finally At Home Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 164 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ASSASSIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ASSASSIN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ASSASSIN" which means:
- noun
- • A murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
- • A member of a secret order of muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed christian crusaders verb
- • To assassinate.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The assassin silently approached his target in the dark alleyway."
- • "The king hired an assassin to eliminate his political rival."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Mar 2009 | Down 7 | |
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