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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defensive holding or encroachment . 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 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FIVEYARDPENALTY.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FIVEYARDPENALTY Defensive holding or encroachment | (15) | ||
| 3% | HERE "Hold this" | (4) | New York Times | Nov 30, 2025 |
| 3% | NSC Defense grp. | (3) | Universal | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 3% | HAS Holds | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 3% | INTRUDE Agitated UN tried to encroach (7) | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 3% | THORN Rose's defense | (5) | Universal | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 3% | LINE Hold the __ | (4) | Commuter | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 3% | POSSESS Hold | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 3% | MOAT Castle defense | (4) | ||
| 3% | CHANT "Defense! Defense!," e.g. | (5) | USA Today | Oct 17, 2025 |
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