Use This to Shoot a Distress Signal in the Air

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from California, Group 1154, Puzzle 2 (Hearst Castle).

Question is: Use This to Shoot a Distress Signal in the Air

and the answer is: FLAREGUN

Word Meaning:

FLARE GUN — A large-bore pistol-like firearm used to fire signal flares.

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