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The Clue

Gotten back, as land in battle (7 letter answer)

The Answer

RETAKEN

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Notes

The answer RETAKEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Captured again
Captured anew
Like the Philippines in W.W. II
No longer in enemy hands

Definition

RETAKE as a verb:

1. (recapture, retake) = take back by force, as after a battle; "The military forces managed to recapture the fort"
2. (recapture, retake) = capture again; "recapture the escaped prisoner"
3. photograph again; "Please retake that scene"