Set off ambush reversed in action Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Set off ambush reversed in action last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEPARTED.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEPARTED Set off ambush reversed in action (8) The Telegraph Cryptic May 13, 2021
3% IGNITES Sets off (7) Eugene Sheffer Aug 14, 2025
3% TRAP Part set up ambush (4) (4)
3% TRIGGERS Sets off (8) The Times Sunday Concise Jul 13, 2025
3% BACKPEDAL Reverse course of action (5) (9)
3% SNEAKATTACKER Ambusher (13)
3% UNDO "Reverse the last action" instruction (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 15, 2025
3% UNDID Reversed, as an action (5) Newsday Jun 11, 2025
2% TEEUP Prepare for action (5) Newsday Sep 5, 2025
2% LULL Break in the action (4) New York Times Sep 3, 2025

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