Conflicts waged on behalf of third-party powers Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Saturday, November 1, 2025 · 14-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 1, 2025 · 14-Down · 9 letters
PROXYWARS0 of 9 letters revealed
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a war instigated by a major power that does not itself participate
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