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The Clue
Ambushes, e.g. (9 letter answer)
The Answer
SURPRISES
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Notes
The answer SURPRISES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
SURPRISE as a noun:
1. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
2. a sudden unexpected event
3. (surprise, surprisal) = the act of surprising someone
SURPRISE as a verb:
1. cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"
2. come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"
3. (storm, surprise) = attack by storm; attack suddenly