Military action that includes a blockade Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 10, 2018 · 60-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 10, 2018 · 60-Across · 5 letters
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the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
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