The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HOWITZER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1959.
Short-range cannon crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HOWITZER | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Short-range cannon
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- howitzer
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Crossword Answer definitions
HOWITZER noun- A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.
- Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges
- A powerfully hit shot.
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