skirmish

1. A minor battle in war, as one between small forces or between large forces avoiding direct conflict.

2. A minor or preliminary conflict or dispute: a skirmish over the rules before the debate began.

3. A minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements.

4. A brisk preliminary verbal conflict.

5. A minor dispute or contest between opposing parties .

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1. To engage in a skirmish.

2. To search about (as for supplies) scout around.

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1. To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
skirmish	17	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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mirks	11
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6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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shirks	13
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8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
skirmish	17