Payload holder Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 3, 2009 · 13-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 3, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 3, 2009 · 13-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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