Cryptic crossword clue
They shoot back after opening to have a drink 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PISTOLS

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What does PISTOLS mean?

PISTOLS noun
  1. A handgun, typically with a chamber integrated in the barrel, a semi-automatic action and a box magazine.
  2. The mechanical component of a fuse in a bomb or torpedo responsible for firing the detonator.
  3. A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.
  4. A small boy who is bright, alert and very active.
  5. An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, but closer than in a shotgun formation, with a running back lined up behind him.

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