Rugby play with tight formation Crossword Clue

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Rugby play with tight formation Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FORMATION (noun)
1. (geology) the geological features of the earth
2. the act of forming or establishing something
RUGBY (noun)
1. a form of football played with an oval ball

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