Pieces Scattered After A Shell Explodes Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	99%	8		Exact Match!
	noun • shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
	31%	9		Scattered or scattered about
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	27%	6		Bright meteor that explodes in the earth's atmosphere
	noun • an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding)

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The Guardian Quick30 Nov 2002	Across 3
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