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The Clue
Missile intercepted by a Patriot (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SCUD
Tags
Notes
The answer SCUD is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
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Definition
SCUD as a noun:
1. (scud, scudding) = the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
SCUD as a verb:
1. (dart, dash, scoot, scud, flash, shoot) = run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"
2. (scud, rack) = run before a gale