Sneak attack Crossword Clue

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AMBUSH

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
2. enter someone else’s territory and take spoils
(noun)
1. a sudden short attack
2. an attempt by speculators to defraud investors

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SNEAK (noun)
1. someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions
2. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
SNEAK (verb)
1. make off with belongings of others
2. pass on stealthily
SNEAK (adjective)
1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
ATTACK (noun)
1. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
ATTACK (verb)
1. attack in speech or writing
2. take the initiative and go on the offensive

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AMBUSH
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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ARID

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