Detective on drug many rejected, one maybe fired Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Detective on drug many rejected, one maybe fired" leads to the answer "HORSE PISTOL" for the following reasons:

• Detective: In the context of the clue, "Detective" could refer to a detective in a crime-solving scenario, often associated with the use of firearms.
• on drug many rejected: "On drug" may indicate that the word contains a drug reference, with "many rejected" suggesting that several letters need to be removed or adjusted within the word.
• one maybe fired: The phrase "one maybe fired" hints that a particular letter or part of the word could be removed or "fired" from the word.

Putting these components together, "HORSE PISTOL" fits the clue as it contains the idea of a firearm ("pistol") and includes the concept of removing letters as indicated by "drug many rejected" and "one maybe fired." The wordplay within the clue cleverly leads to the answer, connecting the detective theme with the act of modifying the word to reveal the solution.

Definition of "HORSE PISTOL"

a large pistol carried at the pommel of the saddle by a rider.

 The Crossword clue "Detective on drug many rejected, one maybe fired" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	1 August 2020	HORSE PISTOL