Surprise attack Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Surprise attack” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of September 7, 2025? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
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AMBUSH is the answer to “Surprise attack”. It means to attack from a concealed place.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To attack from a concealed place.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: BMAHSU.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with A and ends with H.
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Seen before
This clue also appeared in the Washington Post Sunday on May 11, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Surprise attack”?
AMBUSH, 6 letters: to attack from a concealed place.
When was “Surprise attack” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of September 7, 2025, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with A.