Surprise attack Crossword Clue

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Surprise attack Crossword Answer

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AMBUSH

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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

SURPRISE (noun)
1. the act of surprising someone
2. a sudden unexpected event
SURPRISE (verb)
1. attack by storm; attack suddenly
2. cause to be surprised
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

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

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