Defensive action (13) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defensive action (13) . 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 13 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is COUNTERATTACK.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COUNTERATTACK Defensive action (13) (13)
94% CLEARANCE Defensive action in football (9)
94% CIRCLINGTHEWAGONS Pioneer's defensive action (17)
75% TACKLES Gets to grips with; defensive actions in sport (7) The Guardian Speedy Aug 8, 2021
69% CLOSED RANKS Took defensive action, originally in a military force (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 20, 2022
10% OWNGOAL Defensive howler (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 5, 2025
10% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5)
10% DEEDS Actions (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 28, 2025
10% MOAT Castle defense (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 4, 2025
10% ATIT In action (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 30, 2025
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