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Rugby Play Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCRUM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer is "SCRUM" which means:

    noun
  • • (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The rugby team gathered in a scrum to strategize their next move."
  • • "The software development team practices daily scrums to discuss progress and challenges."

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New York Times20 Sep 2009 Across 76
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