The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word SAM
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What does SAM mean?
SAM noun- Surface-to-air missile
- To assemble.
- (of persons) To bring together; join (in marriage, friendship, love, etc.).
- (of things) To bring together; collect; put in order; arrange.
- To assemble; come together.
- To coagulate; curdle (milk).
- Together
- Half or imperfectly done.
- (of food) Half-heated.
- Federal narcotics agent.