Attack right back in box that's well defended Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Attack right back in box that's well defended last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STRAFE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRAFE Attack right back in box that's well defended (6) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 21, 2023
5% TVSET Box (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 8, 2026
5% RAID Sudden attack (4) Newsday Jan 7, 2026
5% AWRY Not right (4) New York Times Jan 7, 2026
5% LETAT Allow to attack (5) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
5% HADAT Attacked (5) Universal Jan 4, 2026
5% STIFLED Smothered by attack back in vehicle (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 2, 2026
5% ARI D-backs, in box scores (3) LA Times Daily Dec 31, 2025
5% ATYA "Right back ___!" ("You too!"): 2 wds. (4)
5% YUP "That's right" (3) USA Today Dec 30, 2025

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