Newscast shot? Crossword Clue

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Newscast shot? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
(verb)
1. make public by bulletin

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

NEWSCAST (noun)
1. a broadcast of news or commentary on the news
SHOT (noun)
1. an estimate based on little or no information
2. a solid missile discharged from a firearm
SHOT (adjective)
1. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

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