What does the cryptic crossword clue "Horse and knight advance in battle (7)" mean?

The definition is "battle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARE (synonym="horse") + N (synonym="knight") + GO (synonym="advance") = MARENGO; definition: "Horse" The answer is MARENGO.

Horse and knight advance in battle (7)

Times Cryptic #28715 | 10 Across | 2023-09-22 flower

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