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The Clue

Kind of partner (8 letter answer)

The Answer

SPARRING

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Notes

The answer SPARRING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Not all-out battle

Definition

SPARRING as a noun:

1. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
2. (spar, sparring) = making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer

SPAR as a verb:

1. furnish with spars
2. fight with spurs; "the gamecocks were sparring"
3. box lightly
4. fight verbally; "They were sparring all night"