Defender returned? (4) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defender returned? (4) . 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BACK.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACK Defender returned? (4) (4)
95% RIGHTBACK Defender returning immediately (9)
84% LEFT BACK Defender returned to usual position? (9)
69% TENABLE Possible to defend return of island net (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 13, 2025
10% ENTER Return analogue (5) New York Times Nov 2, 2025
10% RUBICON Point of no return (7) The Times Concise Oct 29, 2025
10% REENTRY Spacecraft's return (7) Universal Oct 27, 2025
10% PLEA Defendant's answer to a charge (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 26, 2025
10% EFILE Option for returns (5) Newsday Oct 24, 2025
10% IRS Returns home? (3) New York Times Oct 24, 2025
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