Explosive zap from a sci-fi weapon? Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Explosive zap from a sci-fi weapon?" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue asks for an "Explosive zap from a sci-fi weapon?" The answer to this clue is "BURSTINGRAY." Here’s why this clue matches the answer:

• The term "explosive zap" indicates a sudden burst of energy or power.
• From the phrase "from a sci-fi weapon," we gather that this burst of energy comes from a futuristic, technologically advanced armament.
• Putting these elements together, "BURSTINGRAY" fits the description perfectly:
  • "Bursting" implies a sudden release or explosion of energy, which aligns with the explosive zap mentioned in the clue.
  • "Ray" suggests a beam or stream of energy, which is commonly associated with futuristic sci-fi weapons in popular culture.

 The Crossword clue "Explosive zap from a sci-fi weapon?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	7 December 2017	BURSTINGRAY