The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word LAW which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
__ of attrition crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LAW | 100 % | 3 |
Why may LAW be the right solution?
The phrase "war of attrition" refers to a prolonged conflict where each side tries to wear down the other through continuous losses. In this context, "LAW" can be seen as a set of rules or principles that govern the conduct of the conflict, making it the correct answer to the clue "__ of attrition."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: __ of attrition
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- abrasion
- attritional
- contrition
- friction
- wear
- attenuate
- attenuated
- attenuation
- attrite
- attritus
- backfill
- bear
Crossword Answer definitions
LAW noun- The body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
- A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.
- (more generally) A rule, such as:
- The control and order brought about by the observance of such rules.
- A person or group that act(s) with authority to uphold such rules and order (for example, one or more police officers).
- The profession that deals with such rules (as lawyers, judges, police officers, etc).
- Jurisprudence, the field of knowledge which encompasses these rules.
- Litigation, legal action (as a means of maintaining or restoring order, redressing wrongs, etc).
- An allowance of distance or time (a head start) given to a weaker (human or animal) competitor in a race, to make the race more fair.
- One of two metaphysical forces ruling the world in some fantasy settings, also called order, and opposed to chaos.
- An oath sworn before a court, especially disclaiming a debt. (Chiefly in the phrases "wager of law", "wage one's law", "perform one's law", "lose one's law".)
- To work as a lawyer; to practice law.
- To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.
- To rule over (with a certain effect) by law; govern.
- To enforce the law.
- To subject to legal restrictions.
- A tumulus of stones.
- A hill.
- An exclamation of mild surprise; lawks.
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