Tense Deadlock Between Two Groups, Often Armed
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Fauna and Flora, Group 174, Puzzle 3 (Temperate Steppe).
Question is: Tense Deadlock Between Two Groups, Often Armed
and the answer is: STANDOFF
Word Meaning:
STANDOFF — A device which maintains a fixed distance between two objects, especially between a surface and a sign or electrical wiring.
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