Weapon using high-arcing ammo Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 15, 2009 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, December 15, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 15, 2009 · 20-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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