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noun • an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over • an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty | ||||||||
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noun • An automobile, particularly one which is old and inexpensive. | ||||||||
Political Groups Blunder Backfiring May Be Cause Of Unexpected Explosion Crossword Clue
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BOOBYTRAP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BOOBYTRAP
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Backfiring autos | |
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The Guardian Quick -
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3 | Backfiring in a gasoline engine after shut off | |
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