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
11% ASIS "No returns" (4) Newsday Sep 14, 2025
11% ATTACKDOGS Defenders on leashes (10) Universal Sep 8, 2025
10% YIELD Produce return (5) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 24, 2025
10% PLEA Defendant's answer to a charge (4) Newsday Sep 22, 2025
10% EBB Return (of tide) (3) The Telegraph Quick Sep 14, 2025
10% GOESBACK Returns (8) Eugene Sheffer Aug 20, 2025
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