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The Clue
War of Independence battle (8 letter answer)
The Answer
SARATOGA
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Notes
The answer SARATOGA is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Gable-Harlow film: 1937
Where Burgoyne surrendered: 1777
Definition
SARATOGA as a noun:
1. (Saratoga, battle of Saratoga) = a battle during the American Revolution (1777); the British under Burgoyne were defeated