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Nixes As A Plan Crossword Clue

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234%7Nixes
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We think the answer is "TORPEDOES" which means:

    noun
  • • An electric ray of the genus torpedo.
  • • A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
  • • A submarine sandwich.
  • • A naval mine.
  • • An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.
  • • A professional gunman or assassin.
  • • A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
  • • A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.
  • • An automobile with a torpedo body.
  • • (usually in the plural) a woman's shoe with a pointed toe.
  • • (usually in the plural) a large breast; breast with a large nipple.
  • • A marijuana cigarette.
  • verb
  • • To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.
  • • To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.
  • • To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The navy launched several torpedoes at the enemy ship."
  • • "The submarine fired torpedoes as a defensive measure."

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