Goes off when retreating — before military's first assault Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STORM Goes off when retreating — before military's first assault (5)
59% VARY Change egg supplier when the first is off (4) The Times Cryptic Jun 9, 2026
56% NOOK Retreat (4) The Times Sunday Concise Jul 12, 2026
54% ROTS Goes off to sort out (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jul 24, 2026
54% EATER Hog radiator, say, when first cut off (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 8, 2026
54% LAURA First lady before Michelle (5) Thomas Joseph Jun 11, 2026
54% DEN Retreat (3) Thomas Joseph May 23, 2026
54% ANCESTORS No actress goes off those who came before (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 20, 2026
54% SIEGE Military assault (5) Commuter Aug 2, 2025
54% PUSH Military assault (4)
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