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)
6% GUN Firearm (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 9, 2026
5% RAMROD Utensil for cleaning firearms (6) Puzzler Backwords May 15, 2026
5% AIMS Objectives (4) LA Times Daily May 12, 2026
5% RELOAD Fill with more ammunition (6) New York Times May 11, 2026
5% ITEMS Objects (5) TV May 10, 2026
5% ZINC Metal used in galvanising (4) (4) Puzzler May 9, 2026
5% ITEM Object (4) LA Times Daily May 8, 2026
5% AIMED Shot (for) (5) Commuter May 6, 2026
5% PEDAL ___ to the metal (5) Universal May 4, 2026
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