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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | VENOM Defense mechanism for a platypus | (5) | USA Today | Jan 12, 2021 |
| 3% | EGO Freudian origin of defense mechanisms | (3) | New York Times | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 3% | ECHIDNA Relative of the platypus | (7) | The Times Concise | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 2% | STINGER Scorpion's defense | (7) | Universal | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 2% | ODOR Skunk's defense | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 2% | ENGINE Mechanical power source (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Apr 13, 2026 |
| 2% | SACKS Stats for NFL defensive linemen | (5) | USA Today | Apr 12, 2026 |
| 2% | SIGHTS Aiming mechanisms on bows | (6) | New York Times | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 2% | LOB Defensive tennis shot | (3) | ||
| 2% | FITTER Mechanic could be hunkier | (6) | The Telegraph Toughie | Apr 2, 2026 |
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