This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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GUN as a word: A device for shooting projectiles or ditto (a shooter), functioning through stored energy: a firearm, cannon, harpoon gun/spear gun, raygun, etc, not a bow a...; A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.
GUN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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