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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% | HAVE "To ___ and to hold" | (4) | Universal | Aug 21, 2026 |
| 3% | SEC "Hold on a ____!" | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 15, 2026 |
| 3% | ALIBI Suspect's defense | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 3% | FORTS Defensive structures | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 3% | ODOR Skunk's defense | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Aug 12, 2026 |
| 3% | RETAIN Hold on to | (6) | USA Today | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 3% | AMO "Hold on ____" | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 3% | NATO Western defense grp. | (4) | Newsday | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 3% | MOAT Castle defense | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jul 30, 2026 |
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