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noun • a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence • a box for holding tinder | ||||||||
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noun • explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene | ||||||||
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noun • a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block) • an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) | ||||||||
Thing Thats Highly Explosive Crossword Clue
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TINDERBOX which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TINDERBOX
Updated: October 11, 2023
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1 | A cap or tube containing a small amount of explosive, used to initiate an explosive charge | |
2 | An explosive charge used to ignite the main charge in a firearm or explosive device | |
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The Guardian Cryptic -
03 Dec 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Dec 2003 |
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The Guardian Quick -
18 Mar 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Mar 2013 |
5 | Races round a pole, initially producing something highly explosive
The Guardian Quiptic -
23 Oct 2006 | The Guardian Quiptic / 23 Oct 2006 |
6 | These popular films can be highly explosive
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19 Nov 2001 | The Guardian Quiptic / 19 Nov 2001 |
7 | Touchy or explosive person or thing
The Guardian Quick -
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