Hunting weapon crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with R and has 5 letters.

RIFLE

RIFLE — the 5-letter solution to “Hunting weapon”, entered at 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for June 20, 2022.

About this clue

“Hunting weapon” appeared as 31 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on June 20, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 27, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
31 Down
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Hunting weapon”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, June 20, 2022, the answer to “Hunting weapon” is RIFLE — 5 letters, entered at 31 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Hunting weapon” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been RIFLE, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with R.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.