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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 9 | Placement of troops in a defensive position | |
3 | 27% | 7 | Infantry troops often deployed as shock troops | |
A Placement Of Troops Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ENFILADE" which means:
- noun
- • Gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation verb
- • Rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction
An example sentence would be:
- • "The soldiers used the enfilade to target the enemy trenches."
- • "The strategic placement of the cannons allowed for a devastating enfilade."
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New York Times15 Dec 1990 | Across 59 | |
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