Australian weapon Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Australian weapon" and the answer is "BOOMERANG". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

1. The word "Australian" in the clue suggests that we are looking for a weapon that is uniquely associated with Australia.
2. The second part of the clue, "weapon," indicates that we are searching for an item that can be used for offensive or defensive purposes.
3. The answer "BOOMERANG" perfectly fits these criteria. A boomerang is a curved, flat-shaped throwing weapon that is closely associated with Aboriginal Australians, the indigenous people of Australia.
4. Boomerangs were traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians for hunting, either by hitting targets directly or by causing them to change direction mid-flight.
5. Aside from its use as a weapon, boomerangs are also famous for their unique characteristic of returning to the thrower when thrown correctly. This feature makes them distinctively Australian.

Therefore, based on the clue "Australian weapon," the answer "BOOMERANG" accurately corresponds to the given criteria. The boomerang's close association with Australia and its dual functionality as a weapon and a returnable tool make it the most suitable answer for this clue.

Definition of "BOOMERANG"

a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower, traditionally used by Australian Aborigines as a hunting weapon.

Example :

misleading consumers about quality will eventually boomerang on a car-maker

 The Crossword clue "Australian weapon" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Irish News Quick	19 April 2022	BOOMERANG
The Irish Independent Simple	8 January 2019	BOOMERANG