Fire-breather in “The Hobbit” Crossword Clue

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Fire-breather in “The Hobbit” Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BREATHER (noun)
1. a short respite
2. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
HOBBIT (noun)
1. an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien

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