Crossword solutions & Synonyms for
Explosive device

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7 January 2021
Last seen in: The Mirror Quick

We found 8 answers for the crossword clue 'Explosive device', the most recent of which was seen in the The Mirror Quick.

This clue looks to be a standard clue as in it's a NON-CRYPTIC crossword based on the publications in which we have recently seen it.

We have given Explosive device a popularity rating of 'Very Common' because it has featured in a numerous crossword publications and has multiple answers.

Explosive device is a 2 word phrase featuring 16 letters.

We most recently saw this clue in 'The Mirror Quick' on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 with the answer being BOMB, we also found BOMB to be the most popular answer for this clue.

We've seen this clue in the following publications:

• The Mirror Quick - 19 Jan 2021
• The Mirror Quick - 3 Dec 2020
• The Mirror Classic - 21 Sep 2020
• The Guardian Quick - 10 Sep 2020
• The Daily Mail Quick - 30 Sep 2018

Definitions and usage

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• Device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy

Crossword Answers

4 Letters

BOMB
Strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion

MINE
Excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

5 Letters

ORDIE

6 Letters

PETARD
An explosive device used to break down a gate or wall

7 Letters

GRENADE
A small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile

8 Letters

LANDMINE
An explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over

10 Letters

LETTERBOMB
A thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened

11 Letters

DEPTHCHARGE
A bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device