Encounter Crossword Clue

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Encounter Crossword Answer

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RUNINTO

(7 letters)

GREET

(5 letters)

RUNIN

(5 letters)

MEETING

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
2. experience as a reaction
(noun)
1. a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
(adjective)
1. being precisely fitting and right

Hint 2: Clue Definition

ENCOUNTER (verb)
1. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
2. come upon, as if by accident; meet with
ENCOUNTER (noun)
1. a casual meeting with a person or thing
2. a hostile disagreement face-to-face

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

RUNINTO
(7 letters)
GREET
(5 letters)
RUNIN
(5 letters)
MEETING
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
METE

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