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The Clue

Raid (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SORTIE

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Notes

The answer SORTIE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.

Related Clues

Foray
Incursion
Sally
Bombing run
Combat flight
Combat mission
Military attack
Military counterassault
Military movement
Sally forth
Troop action
Troop movement
Combat pilot's flight
Single aircraft mission

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)