The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BARRAGE
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More clues leading to the result BARRAGE
- Anger in local leading to assault
- Sustained attack of anger in pub?
- Fury after not counting number of shots
- Storm created by anger in pub?
- Lawyers met with anger and torrent of abuse?
- Storm is uncovered about tabloid
- Shower soap, perhaps, latest fashion
- Battery found by artist aboard canal boat
- Pub anger produces fire
- Line of defence resulting from counsel’s anger
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The straight part
We know that "assault" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case assault = barrage.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BARRAGE mean?
BARRAGE noun- An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
- A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
- A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
- (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
- A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
- Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.
- To direct a barrage at.