Bail out one with a defence (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALIBI Bail out one with a defence (5) (5)
8% AIG Insurance giant bailed out in 2008 (3) LA Times Daily Jun 16, 2026
8% BASIL Herb bails out (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed May 17, 2026
7% LISTEN Hear one out (6)
7% STOCKADE Stakes raised for the defence? (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 16, 2026
7% WEAPON One paw possibly used as a means of defence (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 17, 2026
7% SELF Word before defence and esteem (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 9, 2026
7% JUMPINGTHEARK Bailing out of a storied couples' cruise? (13) LA Times Daily Apr 5, 2026
6% TEXTS Reaches out with one's fingers (5) Wall Street Journal Jul 16, 2026
6% VEG Kick one's feet up, with "out" (3) New York Times Mini Jul 11, 2026
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