The crossword solutions for the term PATRIOT OR TRIDENT are MISSILE, which is a seven-letter word. A MISSILE is a weapon that is self-propelled and guided, typically with an explosive warhead. The Patriot and Trident missiles are two of the most well-known examples of missiles, both of which have been used in warfare. The Patriot MISSILE is an American surface-to-air MISSILE system, while the Trident MISSILE is a submarine-launched ballistic MISSILE developed by the United States Navy.