___ gun (used to send an SOS) Crossword Clue

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___ gun (used to send an SOS) Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. erupt or intensify suddenly
2. burn brightly
(noun)
1. a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
2. a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GUN (noun)
1. a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine
2. large but transportable armament
GUN (verb)
1. shoot with a gun
USED (adjective)
1. (of persons) taken advantage of
2. previously used or owned by another

Hint 3: Anagram

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