Smoothbore firearm which replaced the arquebus and was replaced by the rifle (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MUSKET Smoothbore firearm which replaced the arquebus and was replaced by the rifle (6) (6)
5% SATINFOR Replaced as a substitute (8) New York Times Feb 11, 2026
5% TAPS Chooses, as a replacement (4) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026
5% EURO Franc replacer (4) Eugene Sheffer Dec 19, 2025
5% SHOTGUN Smoothbore firearm (7)
4% PLACEBO Replace box holding inactive substance (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 16, 2026
4% RIFLE Firearm (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 15, 2026
4% NEGRONI ___ sbagliato (drink that replaces gin with prosecco) (7) The Atlantic Feb 12, 2026
4% NEEDLE Replaceable turntable part (6) LA Times Daily Feb 9, 2026
4% WIGS Custom-fitted hair replacements offered in a salon (4)
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