Approving calling for action likely to bring retaliation Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PROVOCATION Approving calling for action likely to bring retaliation (11)
5% WHYIOUGHTA Humorous "threat" of retaliation (10) USA Today Oct 18, 2025
5% NOD Silent approval (3)
5% OKAY Give approval for (4) Newsday Oct 13, 2025
5% HAILS Approves with enthusiasm (5) Newsday Oct 4, 2025
5% BROACH Bring up, like a sensitive topic (6) USA Today Oct 1, 2025
5% EVOKE Call up woman to receive approval (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Sep 29, 2025
5% REPRISAL Retaliation (8) (8) Mirror Quick Sep 19, 2025
5% PEND Await approval (4) Newsday Sep 16, 2025
5% WHYWAIT TV ad's call to action (7) Newsday Sep 11, 2025
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