| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Players whose goal is to stop goals | New York Times Midi | 07 Jun 2026 |
| Ed returns to the ones by the fire leaving the others to protect us (9) | ||
| How Fred needs them to protect him! | ||
| Football's back four (9) | ||
| Soccer's back four (9) | ||
| Protectors | The Times Concise | 01 Aug 2022 |
| Group under attack puts off accepting downfall | ||
| Brooklyn auto parts? | ||
| TV court drama with The | ||
| Cornerbacks and safeties | ||
| Champions. | ||
| Popular program (with "The"). |