The Clue
Hostile attack (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RAID
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Notes
The answer RAID is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Bust
Foray
Incursion
Jayhawk
Sally
Sortie
Air or panty
Antibug spray
Bookie's worry
Commando action
Crook's comeuppance
Fridge foray
Gamblers' fear
Narc's bust
Panty or police
Police cry
Sneak attack
Stir at a speakeasy
Sudden assault
Sudden attack
Sudden invasion
Sudden sally
Surprise attack
Bad news for a bookie
Black Flag alternative
Bust, so to speak
Commando force's action
S.C. Johnson brand
S.C. Johnson spray
Speakeasy owner's fear
War party's act
Police action on a gambling ring
Brown's action at Harpers Ferry: 1859
Definition
RAID as a noun:
1. (foray, raid, maraud) = a sudden short attack
2. an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
RAID as a verb:
1. (raid, bust) = search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on; "The police raided the crack house"
2. (foray into, raid) = enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly"
3. take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock; "T. Boone Pickens raided many large companies"
4. search for something needed or desired; "Our babysitter raided our refrigerator"