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% DEPART Set off on a journey (6) The Times Concise Dec 12, 2025
3% BEGINS Sets off (6) LA Times Daily Dec 6, 2025
3% TURN Go off in reverse (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Nov 29, 2025
3% LEAVE Set off (5) (5) Puzzler Nov 28, 2025
3% DELAYED Put off, though set in action (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 23, 2025
3% WAYLAYING Catching in an ambush (9) LA Times Daily Nov 13, 2025
3% SNEAKIT/KATTACK Ambush (15) New York Times Sep 21, 2025
2% PLOY Cunning action (4) Newsday Dec 17, 2025
2% IMPEL Incite to action (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 13, 2025

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