The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word AMMO
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result AMMO
- Projectiles initially manufactured in a very short time
- Confession from doctor that goes in magazine: ...?
- Army doctor introducing himself, making rounds
- Rounds of smoked ham, skinned
- Magazine content from magazine about bags
- Bullets held back by commando
- I’m fired, found lying in hammock
- Rounds with ham, more sandwiches
- Shot of William Morris
- Modus operandi topped by morning rounds
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The straight part
We know that "Projectiles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case projectiles = ammo.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 AMMO mean?
AMMO noun- Ammunition.
- To load up on ammunition.