Defender's leg imparted effect on ball (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKSPIN Defender's leg imparted effect on ball (8) (8)
64% NUTMEED *Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs (7) Universal Apr 17, 2026
64% NINEPIN Square leg is one often hit by ball (7) The Times Cryptic Apr 15, 2026
64% STOODUPFOR Defended (10) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026
61% BACKLOG Reserve defender left good ball from the right (7) The Times Cryptic Apr 22, 2026
61% FLEE Leg it (4) Puzzler Backwords Apr 5, 2026
58% ECHO Cave effect (4) Premier Sunday Apr 26, 2026
58% GUARD Defend (5) (5) Puzzler Apr 16, 2026
58% COST ___-effective (economical) (4)
58% ECLAT Brilliant effect (5) Puzzler Backwords Apr 9, 2026
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