Long, drawn-out attack Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 9, 2012 · 13-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2006 and April 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 9, 2012 · 13-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
noun
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