The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PLATOONS
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More clues leading to the result PLATOONS
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The straight part
We know that "army units" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case army units = platoons.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLATOONS mean?
PLATOONS noun- A unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company.
- A group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other.
- To alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher
- Of self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others.