Heat shield locale Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 12, 2003 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 12, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 12, 2003 · 23-Across · 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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