Clues for the word "EXPLOSIVE"
We've had 6 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 7 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Cryptic crossword on August 02, 2016.
Definition of explosive
- a. - Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder.
- n. - An explosive agent; a compound or mixture susceptible of a rapid chemical reaction, as gunpowder, or nitro-glycerine.
- n. - A sound produced by an explosive impulse of the breath; (Phonetics) one of consonants p, b, t, d, k, g, which are sounded with a sort of explosive power of voice. [See Guide to Pronunciation, Ã 155-7, 184.]
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Guardian Cryptic - August 02, 2016
- Chronicle of Higher Education - March 13, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - November 09, 2012
- Guardian Cryptic - April 06, 2011
- New York Times - July 20, 2009
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 24, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - January 02, 2006