The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TROOPS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1955.
A body of soldiers crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TROOPS | 67 % | 6 |
| REGIMENT | 33 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: A body of soldiers
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- battalion
- brigade
- regiment
- company
- platoon
- squadron
- section
- army
- division
- corps
- ranger
- double
Crossword Answer definitions
TROOPS noun- (collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).
- A small unit of cavalry or armour commanded by a captain, corresponding to a platoon or company of infantry.
- A detachment of soldiers or police, especially horse artillery, armour, or state troopers.
- Soldiers, military forces (usually "troops").
- A company of stageplayers; a troupe.
- A basic unit of girl or boy scouts, consisting of 6 to 10 youngsters.
- (collective) A group of baboons.
- A particular roll of the drum; a quick march.
- Mushrooms that are in a close group but not close enough to be called a cluster.
- To move in numbers; to come or gather in crowds or troops.
- To march on; to go forward in haste.
- To move or march as if in a crowd.
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