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noun • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise verb • wait in hiding to attack • hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing | ||||||||
| 25% | 9 | A surprise attack from a hidden position | ||||||
noun • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise verb • wait in hiding to attack | ||||||||
| 25% | 9 | Surprise attack from an unexpected direction | ||||||
verb • catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences • attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed | ||||||||
Set Upon In A Surprise Attack Crossword Clue
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AMBUSHED which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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AMBUSHED
Updated: October 13, 2023
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