The Clue
Von Richthofen's encounters (9 letter answer)
The Answer
DOGFIGHTS
Tags
Notes
The answer DOGFIGHTS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Sopwith Camel/Fokker clashes
Definition
DOGFIGHT as a noun:
1. a fiercely disputed contest; "their rancor dated from a political dogfight between them"; "a real dogfight for third place"; "a prolonged dogfight over their rival bids for the contract"
2. (hassle, scuffle, tussle, dogfight, rough-and-tumble) = disorderly fighting
3. an aerial engagement between fighter planes
4. a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)
DOGFIGHT as a verb:
1. arrange for an illegal dogfight
2. engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane