The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BLOCKADE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1983.
Strategic barrier crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| BLOCKADE | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Strategic barrier
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 - containment
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 - covers
 - direction
 - drive
 - exeter
 - framework
 
Crossword Answer definitions
BLOCKADE noun- The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
 - (by extension) Any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
 - The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.
 - Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it
 
- To create a blockade against.
 
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