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The Clue

Fort-capturing operations (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SIEGES

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Notes

The answer SIEGES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

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Definition

SIEGE as a noun:

1. (siege, besieging, beleaguering, military blockade) = the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack