Front section of a rocket Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 24, 2006 · 39-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, July 24, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 24, 2006 · 39-Down · 8 letters
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front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
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