___-Navy game (annual football showdown) Crossword Clue

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___-Navy game (annual football showdown) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
2. a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHOWDOWN (noun)
1. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
FOOTBALL (noun)
1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football

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