Answer: skirmish

AnswerCrossword Clue
SKIRMISHFight
SKIRMISHFray
SKIRMISHTussle
SKIRMISHBrief encounter.
SKIRMISHMinor dispute
SKIRMISHBrush
SKIRMISHLittle fight
SKIRMISHMinor battle
SKIRMISHMinor scrap
skirmishA short argument
skirmishAn episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, esp. between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets
skirmishto engage in a minor battle