The backward movement of a gun when it is fired (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RECOIL The backward movement of a gun when it is fired (6) (6)
7% SHOT Fired gun (4) (4)
7% BANG The sound of a gun firing (4)
7% LOADED Ready to fire (gun) (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 6, 2025
6% EEW "Wee" backward (3)
6% SSA Ass-backwards? (3) New York Times Mini Aug 27, 2025
6% EEC Backward "cee" (3)
6% REPEATER Gun firing shot after shot … (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Aug 13, 2025
6% KICK Thrill that comes after firing a gun? (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 2, 2025
6% SHOOT Fire a gun, or kick at goal (5) (5)
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