Prolonged attack Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Prolonged attack” from the USA Today crossword of May 18, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, MAY 18, 2026
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SIEGE is the answer to “Prolonged attack”. It means to attempt to capture or gain.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To attempt to capture or gain.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IEESG.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Tactic used at Vicksburg”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on November 30, 2025, March 7, 2025, December 10, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Prolonged attack”?
SIEGE, 5 letters: to attempt to capture or gain.
When was “Prolonged attack” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of May 18, 2026, and 3 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.