Defense mechanism, in a way Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defense mechanism, in a way . 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 JUDO.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% JUDO Defense mechanism, in a way (4)
10% TURRET Stony defense mechanism? (6) The Atlantic Apr 19, 2026
9% EGO Freudian origin of defense mechanisms (3) New York Times Mar 14, 2026
7% THORN Rosebush defense (5) New York Times Midi Apr 28, 2026
7% ODOR Skunk's defense (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 27, 2026
7% PALISADE Defensive fortification (8) New York Times Apr 19, 2026
7% STINGER Scorpion's defense (7) Universal Apr 15, 2026
7% SIGHTS Aiming mechanisms on bows (6) New York Times Apr 11, 2026
7% FITTER Mechanic could be hunkier (6) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 2, 2026
7% TOXIN Lionfish's defense (5) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
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