Defend oneself from attack (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RESIST Defend oneself from attack (6) (6)
7% STABS Attempts; attacks (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 27, 2026
7% RAID Surprise attack (4) Newsday Aug 25, 2026
7% TAKES Helps oneself to (5) Newsday Aug 18, 2026
7% FORWARD Send on attacker (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 7, 2026
7% FEND ___ for oneself (manage) (4) Universal Aug 4, 2026
7% SICS Orders to attack, with "on" (4) New York Times Midi Aug 2, 2026
7% SETTLEIN Acclimatise oneself (8) The Times Concise Aug 1, 2026
7% VAIN Into oneself (4) New York Times Jul 29, 2026
7% RECUSES Disqualifies (oneself) (7) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
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