One in a skirmish (9)

I believe the answer is:

combatant

(Other definitions for combatant that I've seen before include "Fighter" , "Soldier" , "One engaged in fighting" , "Person engaged in fighting" , "one involved in fighting" .)

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

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