. Defence mechanism of trees spreading a bit like canopies Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue . Defence mechanism of trees spreading a bit like canopies . 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 ABATIS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABATIS . Defence mechanism of trees spreading a bit like canopies (6)
5% ALIBI Legal defence (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 2, 2026
5% WOODSY Like the smell of trees (6) New York Times Feb 23, 2026
5% OLEO US butter-like spread (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 5, 2026
5% HANDY Like a skilled mechanic (5) Universal Jan 5, 2026
5% TREES Canopy makeup (5) Universal Jan 3, 2026
5% ELM Spreading-canopy tree (3) Newsday Apr 27, 2017
4% OOZE Move like tree sap (4) New York Times Midi Mar 16, 2026
4% VINDICATION Start of victory sign for defence (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 16, 2026
4% TAD Bit (3) New York Times Mar 15, 2026
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