| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shield, with "for" | New York Times | 21 Dec 2024 |
| Protect another from distraction | Newsday | 03 Jun 2020 |
| Help out, as in football | Newsday | 31 May 2017 |
| Create a distraction | ||
| Create a distraction | ||
| Create a distraction | ||
| One way to block defenders, in football | ||
| Bodyguard or decoy's task, sometimes | ||
| Bodyguard's task | ||
| Remove players' obstacles |