Cryptic crossword clue
Gun — method it needs to get duck, but it’s missing duck! 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HOWITZER

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The straight part
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What does HOWITZER mean?

HOWITZER noun
  1. A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.
  2. Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges
  3. A powerfully hit shot.

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