Tip of a missile Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 18, 2018 · 132-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 18, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 18, 2018 · 132-Across · 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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