A defender may be surprised taken thus Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue A defender may be surprised taken thus . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ABACK.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABACK A defender may be surprised taken thus (5)
3% ERGO Thus (4) Universal Feb 4, 2026
3% LADDER Steps that may be taken (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Jan 25, 2026
3% CANDIDS They may be taken by surprise (7)
2% BACK Rugby or football defender (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 17, 2026
2% TODATE Thus far (6) Newsday Feb 13, 2026
2% BOMBE Stink over honour - it may come as a surprise? (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 9, 2026
2% AMBUSH Surprise attack (6) Universal Feb 8, 2026
2% TAI Mai -- (3) Premier Sunday Feb 8, 2026
2% ASYET Thus far (5) Wall Street Journal Feb 5, 2026
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