Town in South Africa where British troops and civilians were besieged for 217 days during the Second Boer War (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MAFEKING Town in South Africa where British troops and civilians were besieged for 217 days during the Second Boer War (8) (8)
6% LADYSMITH City in South Africa besieged during the Boer War (9)
4% ELS Swinger from South Africa? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 27, 2026
4% THOSE "____ were the days!" (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 17, 2026
3% MAIL What was used during war to protect post? (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 1, 2026
3% ARE Not just were (3) USA Today Mar 31, 2026
3% PANZER German battle tank of the Second World War (6) The Times Specialist Mar 30, 2026
3% NAM South-east Asian war zone, familiarly (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 29, 2026
3% OTTAWA Where BeaverTails were created (6) The Atlantic Mar 28, 2026
3% ALIBI 'I was out of town that day', e.g. (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Mar 26, 2026
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