Not-so-small scraps (6)

I believe the answer is:

melees

(Other definitions for melees that I've seen before include "Noisy and confused fights" , "Noisy disorganised fights" , "Scrimmages, free-for-alls" , "breaches of the peace" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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