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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 40% | 10 | Guns requiring a match, or slow-burning fuse, to ignite the gunpowder | |
| 3 | 37% | 11 | Object to hold a burning wick | |
Musket Using A Slow Burning Wick To Ignite The Charge Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MATCHLOCK which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MATCHLOCK
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MATCHLOCK" which means:
- noun
- • An early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge
An example sentence would be:
- • "The matchlock was an early type of gun ignition system."
- • "The matchlock was widely used in europe during the 15th to 17th centuries."
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| The Guardian Speedy30 Jul 2017 | Across 13 | |
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