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The backward movement of a gun when it is fired (6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RECOIL The backward movement of a gun when it is fired (6) | (6) | ||
| 6% | RIFLE Hunter's gun | (5) | ||
| 6% | LILA Name that when spelled backwards is a phrase that means "Kinda" | (4) | The Atlantic | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 6% | SHOOTS Amusing person in Schutzstaffel fires gun (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 6% | REV Gun, as a motor | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | BLOODFLOW Movement that's in vein | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 6% | WAGS Tail movements | (4) | Universal | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 6% | REVERSED Went backwards | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 6% | EDDY Backward current (4) | (4) | The Guardian Quick | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 6% | AXED Fired | (4) | USA Today Quick | Oct 26, 2025 |
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