Adversary in a battle (5)

I believe the answer is:

enemy

(Other definitions for enemy that I've seen before include "Antagonist" , "Armed adversary" , "Foe, adversary" , "other side (like 16)" , "Division" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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