Combat award Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 21, 1999 · 48-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 1996 and June 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 21, 1999 · 48-Across · 11 letters
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a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action
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11 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 10, 1996.SILVERSTAR10 lettersanswer page
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