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noun • a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive | ||||||||
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adverb • for less than the standard number of hours | ||||||||
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One Could Go Off With Detective Working Around Schedule Crossword Clue
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DETONATOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DETONATOR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 May 2020 | Across 10 | |
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