The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DOGFIGHT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1953.
Close combat in the air crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DOGFIGHT | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Close combat in the air
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tactical
- dogfight
- infighting
- dressing station
- pitched battle
- airtight
- spot
- spots
- spotting
- hermetic
- grapple
- grappling
Crossword Answer definitions
DOGFIGHT noun- A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
- A fight between dogs.
- To engage in a battle between fighter planes.
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