The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word COMBATANT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
One in a skirmish crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| COMBATANT | 100 % | 9 |
Why may COMBATANT be the right solution?
The word "skirmish" refers to a minor battle or fight, and a "combatant" is someone who participates in a fight or battle. Therefore, "combatant" is the right answer to the clue "One in a skirmish."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: One in a skirmish
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Crossword Answer definitions
COMBATANT noun- A person engaged in combat, often armed.
- Contending; disposed to contend.
- Involving combat.
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