Defense initiative, for short Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ATEST Defense initiative, for short (5)
8% PALISADE Defensive fortification (8) New York Times Apr 19, 2026
8% STINGER Scorpion's defense (7) Universal Apr 15, 2026
8% ODOR Skunk's defense (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 14, 2026
8% MOAT Castle defense (4)
8% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 30, 2026
8% TOXIN Lionfish's defense (5) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
8% GOTOPEN Had no defense? (7) LA Times Daily Feb 28, 2026
7% TURRET Stony defense mechanism? (6) The Atlantic Apr 19, 2026
7% MACE Nutmeg spice, or a defensive spray (4)
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