Clay, later black, one's used to build defence Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Clay, later black, one's used to build defence . 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ALIBI.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALIBI Clay, later black, one's used to build defence (5)
86% ALI Clay, later (3) Thomas Joseph Mar 2, 2026
66% WATTLEANDDAUB Composite building material using twigs plastered with clay (13) The Times Specialist Sunday Feb 8, 2026
63% WEAPON One paw possibly used as a means of defence (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 11, 2026
63% LOT One to build on (3) New York Times Mar 11, 2026
60% PEACEOUT "Later!" (8) Eugene Sheffer Apr 10, 2026
60% INRESERVE Awaiting later use (9) The Times Concise Jan 24, 2026
60% ADOBE Clay used for building (5)
57% EARTHEN Made of clay (7) Thomas Joseph Mar 20, 2026
57% CHANT "U! S! A!" for one (5) The Atlantic Mar 8, 2026
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