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Not Quite Genuine About The French Gag Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 156 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SILENCER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SILENCER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SILENCER" which means:
- noun
- • Short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
- • A tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
An example sentence would be:
- • "The assassin attached a silencer to his gun to muffle the sound of the shot."
- • "The police found a silencer in the suspect's car, indicating premeditation."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Jul 2004 | Down 15 | |
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