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Yes, skirmish is playable

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"Skirmish" Definition

noun

A minor battle in war, as one between small forces or between large forces avoiding direct conflict.
A minor or preliminary conflict or dispute: a skirmish over the rules before the debate began.
A minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements.
A brisk preliminary verbal conflict.
A minor dispute or contest between opposing parties .

verb-intransitive

To engage in a minor battle or dispute.

verb

To engage in a skirmish.
To search about (as for supplies) scout around.

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