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The Clue

Deadly missile (4 letter answer)

The Answer

NUKE

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Notes

The answer NUKE is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.

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Definition

NUKE as a noun:

1. (atomic warhead, nuclear warhead, thermonuclear warhead, nuke) = the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb

NUKE as a verb:

1. (nuke, atomize, atomise, zap) = strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy"
2. (atom-bomb, nuke) = bomb with atomic weapons
3. (microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke) = cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the leftovers"