Defence bird once needed, ending in court Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOAT Defence bird once needed, ending in court (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 12, 2018
6% NATO Defence alliance (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
6% ALIBI Legal defence (5) The Telegraph Quick Dec 15, 2025
5% TENNIS Court proceedings? (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
5% WRIT Court order (4) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
5% LAIRD Landowner has hideout for defence (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jan 24, 2026
5% ENMASSE Revolutionary sees Sam needing nurses all at once (2,5) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jan 16, 2026
5% WOO Court (3) USA Today Jan 15, 2026
5% STENO Court reporter (5) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
5% SUE Take to court (3) LA Times Daily Jan 11, 2026

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