The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SIEGE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Drawn-out military attack crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SIEGE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SIEGE be the right solution?
The answer "SIEGE" fits the clue "Drawn-out military attack" because a siege refers to a prolonged military operation where an enemy force surrounds a location, typically a city or fortress, cutting off supplies and reinforcements until the defenders surrender.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Drawn-out military attack
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- siege
- assault
- strike
- blitzkrieg
- rank
- tactical
- feint
- preventive
- bomber
- combined operation
- retreat
- retreated
Crossword Answer definitions
SIEGE noun- (heading) Military action.
- (heading) A seat.
- A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.
- To assault a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.
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