Defence of boxer protecting middle of ribs Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALIBI Defence of boxer protecting middle of ribs (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 27, 2024
3% ROASTS Ribs, or makes ribs (6) Universal Mar 30, 2026
3% TEASE Rib (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 5, 2026
2% LAILA Undefeated boxer Ali (5) Universal Apr 3, 2026
2% BRUISER Rue ribs (anag.) - thug (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Apr 3, 2026
2% DEFENCE Protection (7) (7) Mirror Quick Apr 1, 2026
2% AMULET Protective charm (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 31, 2026
2% PADS Protective gear (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 31, 2026
2% CRADLE Hold protectively (6) USA Today Mar 30, 2026
2% PUP Wee boxer (3) Thomas Joseph Mar 28, 2026

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