A metallic object packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CANISTER A metallic object packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm (8) (8)
5% MUSKET Old firearm (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 21, 2026
5% BARTAB It's used for tracking shots (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 18, 2026
5% STUD Metal disc used to decorate clothing (4) Puzzler Backwords Feb 18, 2026
5% RIFLE Firearm (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 15, 2026
5% INTENT Objective (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 3, 2026
5% ITEMS Objects (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 17, 2026
5% HADAPROBLEM Objected (11) Newsday Jan 10, 2026
5% GOAL Objective (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
5% ARSENAL Ammunition store (7) (7) Puzzler Jan 4, 2026
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