Military shell thrower Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 13, 2004 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, August 13, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 13, 2004 · 39-Across · 6 letters
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a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
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