Henry ___, British Army officer who invented the exploding shell Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 20, 2017 · 16-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 20, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 20, 2017 · 16-Down · 8 letters
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shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
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