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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 38% | 11 | Blockade of a city, castle, or fortress | |
| 3 | 38% | 6 | Prolonged military encirclement and blockade of a city or fortress | |
Old Word For A Seat Or Throne Or A Blockade Of A Fortress Or Town Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SIEGE which was last seen in the Telegraph Herculis crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIEGE
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SIEGE" which means:
- noun
- • The action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack verb
- • To assault a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The city was under siege for two months before finally surrendering."
- • "During the siege, the enemy launched constant attacks on the fort."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Herculis09 Jan 2023 | Across 11 | |
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