Rifle effect Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 7, 2006 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 7, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 7, 2006 · 16-Across · 6 letters
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come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
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