Shell thrower Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 23, 2000 · 50-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 23, 2000.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 23, 2000 · 50-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
noun
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