Prolonged attack Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 20, 2024 · 42-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between December 1994 and March 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 20, 2024 · 42-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
noun
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