Crossword answer · 4 letters
DUEL definition and meaning
DYOO-uhl · noun; verb
DUEL
What does DUEL mean?
A duel is a contest or fight between two opponents, traditionally an arranged armed encounter. To duel is to take part in one.
What does DUEL mean in a crossword?
DUEL answers the reviewed clue “Engagement at the end of "Hamilton".” "Engagement" means a confrontation here, while the quoted title identifies the musical.
Why is DUEL useful to learn?
A tennis duel can be figurative competition rather than weapons combat. The central idea is two opponents confronting each other.
Common clue patterns
- A contest between two opponents
- An arranged single combat
- Compete head-to-head
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
DUEL and DUAL share a pronunciation in many accents. Dual means double; duel names the contest. Their last two letters are different.