Defensive backfield position, in football Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defensive backfield position, in football . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SAFETY.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAFETY Defensive backfield position, in football (6)
6% TRENCHANT Cutting defensive position, soldier? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 12, 2026
6% END Football position: defensive ___ (3)
5% JOB Position (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 3, 2026
5% ONSIDE Footballer's legal position on journalist is raised (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 28, 2026
5% STANCE Position (6) New York Times Midi Sep 26, 2026
5% NSC Defense grp. (3) Universal Sep 25, 2026
5% GOALLINESTAND Heroic football defense when one's opponents are on the verge of a touchdown (13) New York Times Easy Mode Sep 23, 2026
5% SPY Defensive player who keeps an eye on the QB, in football lingo (3) New York Times Sep 20, 2026
5% IMSURE "Positive" (6) LA Times Daily Sep 20, 2026
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