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noun • a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body | ||||||||
| 35% | 10 | Troops protecting the rear of a formation | ||||||
noun • a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body | ||||||||
| 35% | 6 | Military escort for protecting ships or troops | ||||||
noun • a procession of land vehicles traveling together • a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships • the act of escorting while in transit verb • escort in transit | ||||||||
Troops Protecting Back Of Military Formation Crossword Clue
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REARGUARD which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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REARGUARD
Updated: October 13, 2023
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