The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SLING , but the solution may also be BAZOOKA which is one of the most recent solution (2006 in Boston Globe).
Missile launcher crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SLING | 25 % | 5 |
| SLINGSHOT | 25 % | 9 |
| BOW | 25 % | 3 |
| BAZOOKA | 25 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Missile launcher
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rocket launcher
- ballistic missile
- guided missile
- missiles
- cruise missile
- weapons platform
- nuclear weapon
- machine gun
- launch vehicle
- weapon system
- machine pistol
- assault rifle
Crossword Answer definitions
SLING noun- An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
- A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
- A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
- A loop of rope, or a rope or chain with hooks, for suspending a barrel, bale, or other heavy object, in hoisting or lowering.
- A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.
- (chiefly in the plural) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast.
- The act or motion of hurling as with a sling; a throw; figuratively, a stroke.
- A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
- A drink composed of a spirit (usually gin) and water sweetened.
- To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
- To throw with a sling.
- To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
- To sell, peddle, or distribute illicitly (e.g. drugs, sex, etc.).
- A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result SLING
- Broken-arm holder
- Arm holder
- Cast support
- Giant killer
- David's weapon
- Cast supporter
- Arm band?
- Stone launcher
- David's launcher
- David's device
More clues leading to the result SLINGSHOT
- In a hostile situation, one might be held back
- Catapult
- Passing maneuver, in auto racing
- Stone propeller
- Weapon in the David and Goliath story
- Missile launcher
- Pebble propeller
- Catapult.
- Small boy's weapon.
- Goliath's undoing.
More clues leading to the result BOW
- Accept the ovation
- Acknowledge applause
- Gift topper
- Isaac Stern's stick
- Window style
- "It" girl, Clara
- Courteous gesture
- Fiddle stick
- Package finisher
- One may be taken after a concert