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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 9 | Retreating from the enemy | |
3 | 28% | 4 | He wrote "My Enemy's Enemy" | |
Name Of Retreating Enemy Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FOEMAN" which means:
- noun
- • An armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The knights faced their foeman in a fierce battle."
- • "The foeman launched a surprise attack on the castle."
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The Guardian Cryptic04 Nov 2008 | Down 22 | |
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