Rescue operation, for short Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rescue operation, for short . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EVAC.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EVAC Rescue operation, for short (4)
8% SAVE Rescue (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 20, 2025
8% CAVEDIVER Hero in a 2018 Thai rescue operation (9) LA Times Daily Sep 6, 2025
8% NARC DEA operative, for short (4)
7% PLUS Math operation (4)
7% SALVATION It's so valiant mobilising rescue (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 23, 2025
7% RECLAIM Organised miracle rescue (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Oct 18, 2025
7% LD "Smooth Operator" artist (2) USA Today Quick Oct 14, 2025
7% NCP Multistorey operator (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
7% HHOUR Operational launch time (5) LA Times Daily Oct 12, 2025
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In this clue, "Rescue operation, for short" is hinting at a shortened term for an evacuation, which is commonly referred to as an "evac." Evac is a concise way to convey the action of removing people from a dangerous or harmful situation to a safer place.