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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 words of something written • a passage from the Bible that is used as the subject of a sermon • a book prepared for use in schools or colleges • the main body of a written work (as distinct from illustrations or footnotes etc.) verb • to send a message by SMS or similar text-based messaging service | ||||||||
| 30% | 6 | Offensive term for Germans used during wartime | ||||||
noun • A German. | ||||||||
Retreating For One European Is Offensive In Wartime Crossword Clue
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SIEGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIEGE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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