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noun • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat verb • answer back | ||||||||
| 29% | 11 | Shoot back at the enemy | ||||||
noun • fire intended to neutralize or destroy enemy weapons | ||||||||
| 27% | 9 | Disposed to shoot back in conversation | ||||||
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Shoot Back Crossword Clue
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RETORT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RETORT
Updated: October 11, 2023
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1 | "Shoot, shoot, shoot"
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27 Sep 2015 | New York Times / 27 Sep 2015 |
2 | Drawn back on a bow, ready to shoot | |
3 | Prepare to shoot back, but for being in drinking venue
Telegraph Toughie -
16 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Toughie / 16 Mar 2023 |
4 | Pull back a gun's hammer in readiness to shoot
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08 Sep 2012 | The Guardian Quick / 08 Sep 2012 |
5 | Shoot back at the enemy | |
6 | Something to shoot for ... or shoot at
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11 Apr 2022 | New York Times / 11 Apr 2022 |
7 | Things to shoot for ... or shoot at
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01 Apr 2018 | New York Times / 01 Apr 2018 |
