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The Clue
Ice hockey game interruption (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MELEE
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Notes
The answer MELEE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Homophone for Malay
Loud rumble?
Noisy fight
Soccer game outcome?
Knock-down-drag-out
It may follow a bench-clearing
Definition
MELEE as a noun:
1. (melee, scrimmage, battle royal) = a noisy riotous fight