Battle royale (5)

I believe the answer is:

melee

(Other definitions for melee that I've seen before include "Confused brawl" , "confused group" , "Confused fight or scuffle" , "Scrimmage" , "Affray; muddled group" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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