Cryptic crossword clue
Master taking on Chomsky – an old, personal confrontation 4,1,4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 1 plus 4 letter word MANO A MANO

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What does MANO A MANO mean?

MANO A MANO adjective
  1. In close confrontation
MANO A MANO adverb
  1. Characterized by head-to-head competition or conflict.

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