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Spraying Of Tear Gas Ultimately A Shocking Police Tactic Crossword Clue
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TASER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TASER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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An example sentence would be:
- • "The police officer used a taser to subdue the suspect."
- • "She bought a taser for personal protection."
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Sep 2015 | Across 26 | |
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