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Small Explosive Device Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 114 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CAP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CAP
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CAP" which means:
- noun
- • A tight-fitting headdress
- • A top (as for a bottle)
- • A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
- • Something serving as a cover or protection
- • A fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
- • A protective covering that is part of a plant
- • An upper limit on what is allowed
- • (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
- • The upper part of a column that supports the entablature verb
- • Lie at the top of
- • Restrict the number or amount of
An example sentence would be:
- • "I lost my favorite baseball cap at the park."
- • "He placed a cap on his head to shield himself from the sun."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times11 Jun 1977 | Down 55 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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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 | |
3 | Explosive device that is thrown
The Guardian Quick -
19 Jun 2006 | The Guardian Quick / 19 Jun 2006 |
4 | Explosive individual in explosive situation off the coast
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03 Dec 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Dec 2003 |
5 | Fortitude beside explosive device found at highest level on vessel
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Feb 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Feb 2018 |
6 | Small explosive device for throwing
The Guardian Quick -
16 Aug 2008 | The Guardian Quick / 16 Aug 2008 |
7 | Small explosive device used in close combat
The Guardian Quick -
27 Apr 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 27 Apr 2001 |
