A rare drug distributed as a means of defence Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REARGUARD A rare drug distributed as a means of defence (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 3, 2021
3% ALLOT Distribute (5) LA Times Mini Aug 22, 2025
3% ASPIRIN A drug distributed in Paris (7) (7)
3% BULWARK Strong means of defence (7) The Times Concise Jun 26, 2025
2% DONE "Medium, rare, or well-___?" (4)
2% OFTEN Opposite of rarely (5) The Washington Post Mini Sep 2, 2025
2% BIRDIE Rare feat for a duffer (6) Wall Street Journal Aug 30, 2025
2% LIFE The meaning of __ (4) Commuter Aug 29, 2025
2% GIVEOUT Distribute (4,3) (7) Mirror Classic Aug 27, 2025
2% SANDBAG Part of a temporary floodwater defence (7) The Times Concise Aug 26, 2025

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