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The Clue

Type of machine gun (5 letter answer)

The Answer

MAXIM

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Notes

The answer MAXIM is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.

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Definition

MAXIM as a noun:

1. (maxim, axiom) = a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
2. (Maxim, Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim) = English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)