Originally described as a "water carrier" for security reasons, what was it known as from 1916? (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TANK Originally described as a "water carrier" for security reasons, what was it known as from 1916? (4) (4)
7% INEXPLICABLE For no known reason (12) (12) Mirror Classic May 12, 2026
7% PIPE Water carrier (4) Universal Mar 20, 2026
7% PAIL Water carrier (4) Puzzler Backwords Mar 13, 2026
6% WHY "What's the reason?" (3) New York Times Mini May 13, 2026
6% STEM Originate (from) (4) Newsday Apr 1, 2026
5% PEACEOFMIND What a security camera may provide a homeowner (11) Universal May 24, 2026
5% DERIVE Reach by reasoning (6) The Atlantic May 23, 2026
5% INFER Conclude by reasoning (5) The Times Concise May 23, 2026
5% KLM Carrier to Amsterdam (3) Eugene Sheffer May 21, 2026
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