How many letters does the top answer for “another word for ambush” have?

The most common answer is ambuscade (9 letters).

Crossword clue: another word for ambush

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

ambuscade 9 letters gen-syn

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

bushwhack 9 letters gen-syn

wait in hiding to attack

waylay 6 letters gen-syn

wait in hiding to attack

another word for about 50% similar → approximately, roughly, some

another word for terms 50% similar → footing

another word for under 50% similar → nether

another word for word 50% similar → phrase