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| 2 | 34% | 11 | A type of bolt action rifle where the bolt is operated by sliding it back and forth | |
| 3 | 28% | 7 | Bolt | |
They Make A Bolt For It Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CROSSBOW which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CROSSBOW
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CROSSBOW" which means:
- noun
- • A bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He aimed his crossbow at the target and released the bolt."
- • "The hunter used a crossbow to bring down the deer."
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 May 2003 | Across 27 | |
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