A powerful grip, useful in defence Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRONGHOLD A powerful grip, useful in defence (10)
6% SUSPENSE Reason admitting US power creates tension (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 28, 2026
6% ALIBI Defence (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Jul 24, 2026
6% STOCKADE Stakes raised for the defence? (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 16, 2026
6% MIGHT Power (5) Commuter Jul 15, 2026
6% PLIERS Gripping implement (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 11, 2026
6% FUELRODS Tubes used to power nuclear reactors (8) New York Times Midi Jul 1, 2026
6% WEAPON One paw possibly used as a means of defence (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 17, 2026
5% LEGS Staying power (4) USA Today Jul 31, 2026
5% INS They hold power (3) Thomas Joseph Jul 28, 2026
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