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The Clue
Francis Marion's ploys (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SORTIES
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Notes
The answer SORTIES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
SORTIE as a noun:
1. (sortie, sally) = a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
2. (military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation)