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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 | ||||||||
| 28% | 6 | Percussion cap | ||||||
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% | 8 | Used by the military before the introduction of percussion cap firearms | ||||||
noun • a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock | ||||||||
Percussion Cap Eg Crossword Clue
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DETONATOR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DETONATOR
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times23 Apr 1999 | Down 33 | |
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7 | Used by the military before the introduction of percussion cap firearms |
