Encircle As A Military Tactic Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BESIEGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BESIEGE

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	35%	11		Utilizing a tactic to encircle and cut off the enemy's retreat
3	32%	8		Execute a military tactic to encircle or get behind an enemy's position

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We think the answer is "BESIEGE" which means:

verb

• Surround so as to force to give up
• Cause to feel distressed or worried
• Harass, as with questions or requests

An example sentence would be:

• "The castle was besieged by enemy forces for months."
• "The protesters besieged the government building demanding justice."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Speedy22 Aug 2010	Down 13
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