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noun • the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack | ||||||||
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noun • the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack | ||||||||
| 30% | 8 | In a state of encirclement | ||||||
adjective satellite • surrounded by hostile forces | ||||||||
Offensive Encirclement Crossword Clue
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SIEGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SIEGE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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