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Target of a heist Crossword Clue Answer is…
Answer: ↓16. BANKSAFE
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Clue & Answer Definitions
- TARGET (noun)
- the location of the target that is to be hit
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- TARGET (verb)
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- HEIST (verb)
- commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling
- HEIST (noun)
- robbery at gunpoint
- the act of stealing
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