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noun • an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. • (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board verb • make a counterattack | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Riposte | ||||||
noun • an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Sport with terms like parry, riposte, and lunge | ||||||
noun • a barrier that serves to enclose an area • material for building fences • the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules) | ||||||||
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COUNTERATTACK which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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COUNTERATTACK
Updated: October 13, 2023
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