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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 9 | Acts of killing or attempted killing of religious leaders | |
3 | 27% | 3 | One making a killing during prolonged squeeze | |
One Making A Killing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ASSASSIN" which means:
- noun
- • A murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
- • A member of a secret order of muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed christian crusaders verb
- • To assassinate.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The assassin silently approached his target in the dark alleyway."
- • "The king hired an assassin to eliminate his political rival."
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New York Times23 Nov 2018 | Down 10 | |
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1 | Acts of killing or attempted killing of religious leaders | |
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