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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 10 | Bursting open or bursting asunder | |
3 | 27% | 10 | Bursting into pieces | |
Pieces From A Bursting Shell Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SHRAPNEL" which means:
- noun
- • Shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
An example sentence would be:
- • "The soldier was struck by shrapnel during the explosion."
- • "The bomb blast sent shrapnel flying in all directions."
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The Guardian Quick08 Jun 2023 | Across 17 | |
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