Starting a popgun made out of wire (8,2) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from November 02, 2024
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Updated Nov 02, 2024
Crossword Answer: Starting a popgun made out of wire (8,2)
Let’s find the answers to Starting a popgun made out of wire (8,2) for the November 02, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 10 letters. Start with P and end with P, and the possible solutions are PENMANSHIP,PILLOWSLIP,POWERINGUP.
The answer is POWERINGUP.
The crossword clue "Starting a popgun made out of wire" with the answer "POWERINGUP" plays on the notion of activating or energizing a device. In this context, a "popgun" refers to a toy or a simple device that typically makes a popping noise when fired, often utilizing air pressure or a spring mechanism. The phrase "made out of wire" hints at a possible connection to electronics or mechanisms that require power to function.
"Powering up" is a common term used to describe the process of supplying energy to a device or system, thus enabling it to operate. This clever wordplay combines the literal and figurative meanings of the clue, where "powering up" implies both the action of starting the toy (or popgun) and the idea of energizing a wire-based mechanism. The answer emphasizes the action of initiating something, drawing a parallel between the playful concept of a popgun and the broader theme of powering devices.
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