Attack by dog on absent defender? (4-6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKBITING Attack by dog on absent defender? (4-6) (10)
7% BESET Under attack (5) USA Today Feb 28, 2026
7% SALVO Sudden attack (5) New York Times Feb 26, 2026
7% AWOL Unlawfully absent (4) (4) Mirror Quick Feb 25, 2026
7% PARTY Mean Tory or absent Labour? (5) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 24, 2026
7% HADAT Attacked (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 18, 2026
7% AMBUSH Surprise attack (6) Universal Feb 8, 2026
7% ASSAIL Attack vigorously (6) Universal Feb 3, 2026
7% INVADER Attacker (7) (7) Puzzler Feb 1, 2026
7% TRIPLEJUMP Sports event: Attack! Attack! Attack! (10) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 29, 2026
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