The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CROSSBOW , but the solution may also be SPEAR which is one of the most recent solution (1993 in New York Times).
Early weapon crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CROSSBOW | 50 % | 8 |
| SPEAR | 50 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Early weapon
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- spear
- crossbow
- javelin
- artillery
- blunderbuss
- catapult
- celt
- cut
- matchlock
- bop
- mace
- petard
Crossword Answer definitions
CROSSBOW noun- A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.
- A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
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