Projectile Crossword Clue

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Please find today's clue from the given publisher "Evening Standard - Quick".
Let us gather the related details that will help us find the correct answer to "Projectile" clue .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Projectile" corresponds to the answer SHELL because:

1. Explosive Force: A shell is commonly known as a type of explosive projectile used in military operations.
2. Historical Context: Shells have been used throughout history as projectiles in cannons and artillery.
3. Physical Properties: Shells are designed to be launched as projectiles from various weapons systems, making them a fitting answer to the clue.
4. Common Usage: In everyday language, "shell" can be associated with being a projectile due to its explosive and launching nature.

Considering these factors, it becomes evident that the answer "SHELL" is the most fitting response to the clue "Projectile" in today's crossword puzzle.

More Answers:

• SHELL
• DART
• ARROW
• BULLET
• MISSILE
• ROCKET
• GUIDEDMISSILE

Definition of "SHELL"

the hard protective outer case of a mollusc or crustacean

Example :

cowrie shells

the technique of carving shell

peanuts roasted in their shells

 The Crossword clue "Projectile" published 54 time/s & has 7 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Quick	18 April 2024	SHELL
Mirror quick	9 February 2024	DART
Independent.co.uk - Concise	26 January 2023	BULLET
The Times Concise	22 August 2022	BULLET
Penny dell	16 August 2022	MISSILE
Star Tribune	2 March 2022	MISSILE
The Irish Independent Simple	8 November 2021	BULLET
Mirror classic	1 December 2020	BULLET
The Sun Two Speed	22 June 2020	MISSILE
The Guardian Quick	28 May 2020	BULLET
The Irish News Quick	12 December 2019	MISSILE
The Telegraph - Quick	27 November 2019	MISSILE
Evening Standard - Easy	20 September 2019	BULLET
The Guardian	22 January 2018	BULLET
Irish Times Simplex	6 July 2001	MISSILE