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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SQUAREOFF Adopt a defensive stance as traditionalist away (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 14, 2021
2% BREASTPLATE *Defensive armor that covers the chest (11) LA Times Daily Feb 23, 2026
2% FOSTERFAIL Pet adoption that wasn't planned (10) LA Times Daily Feb 19, 2026
2% SPCA Pet adoption org. (4) Newsday Feb 17, 2026
2% TAKENUP Adopted (7) Thomas Joseph Feb 12, 2026
2% DRAWBRIDGE Defensive feature of design game (10) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 11, 2026
2% BONO Name adopted by Paul Hewson (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 6, 2026
2% LOKI Thor's adopted brother (4) USA Today Feb 4, 2026
2% ASPCA Pet adoption org. (5) LA Times Daily Feb 4, 2026
2% EVANESCE Fade away (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 31, 2026

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