Defender returned? (4) Crossword Clue

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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% PROTECT Defend from danger (7) Commuter Feb 27, 2026
10% ALIT Returned to the ground (4) Newsday Feb 24, 2026
10% ECHO Sound return (4) LA Times Daily Feb 17, 2026
10% YIELD Return on investment (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 4, 2026
10% REMAND Return to custody (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 25, 2026
10% COUNTERFEITER Defendant in double jeopardy (13) Newsday Jan 24, 2026
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