German rifle maker
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue German rifle maker from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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German rifle maker (6)
Answer
The answer to German rifle maker is Mauser (6 letters).
Why does Mauser fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'German rifle maker' points to MAUSER, the surname of a famous German firearms manufacturing company. Mauser refers to both the Mauser brothers who founded the company in 1871 and the rifles they produced, which became standard military weapons across Europe and beyond. The Mauser rifle, particularly the Model 1898, was widely used by German forces in both World Wars and became synonymous with precision German engineering. The company name became so associated with their rifles that 'Mauser' often refers to the weapon itself rather than just the manufacturer.
What does German rifle maker mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
rifle
noun
•a firearm with a long barrel and spiral grooves for accuracy
maker
noun
•a person or company that manufactures or produces something
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 33-down in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Mauser mean?
noun
•a German firearms manufacturer founded by the Mauser brothers, known for producing military rifles and pistols
•a rifle or pistol manufactured by the Mauser company, especially the bolt-action rifles used widely in military conflicts
How to use Mauser in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Mauser.
•“The German rifle maker Mauser revolutionized military firearms with their bolt-action designs in the late 19th century.”
•“The collector proudly displayed his vintage Mauser rifle from World War II in his gun cabinet.”
•“Many hunting enthusiasts still prefer the reliable Mauser action for big game rifles due to its strength and accuracy.”
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- What is the answer to German rifle maker?
- The answer is Mauser (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to German rifle maker have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Mauser.
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