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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 3 | Short for engagement | |
3 | 31% | 6 | Played a short engagement | |
Short Engagement Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SKIRMISH" which means:
- noun
- • A minor short-term fight verb
- • Engage in a skirmish
An example sentence would be:
- • "There was a brief skirmish between the two rival gangs."
- • "The skirmish resulted in several injuries."
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The Guardian Quick08 Jul 2008 | Across 3 | |
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