Old Explosive Device Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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	noun • an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall
	30%	6		An explosive charge used to ignite the main charge in a firearm or explosive device
	noun • an introductory textbook • any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant • the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
	27%	9		Confuse old boy's pet, caught by explosive device
	verb • make obscure or unclear

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New York Times16 Feb 1982	Down 9
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