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Pair Of Idiots At Home Hired Gun Perhaps Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 149 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ASSASSIN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ASSASSIN
Updated: September 8, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cryptic09 Sep 2024 | Down 8 | |
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3 | Hired gun's job | |
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5 | Hired killer with a gun | |
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03 Nov 2019 | The Guardian Everyman / 03 Nov 2019 |
