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Throws missiles at furry things (5)

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I believe the answer is:

pelts

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'throws' is the definition.
(pelting is a kind of throwing)

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(Other definitions for pelts that I've seen before include "Animal hides" , "Animal skins with fur still on" , "Animal furs" , "Throws missiles for animal skins" .)

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