Defensive player near the goal in football and hockey (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FULLBACK Defensive player near the goal in football and hockey (8) (8)
7% BIS Defensive goals in baseball (3) USA Today Quick Sep 30, 2026
7% OUTS Defensive goals in baseball (4) USA Today Quick Sep 30, 2026
7% DEFENDERS Soccer players near the goal (9) Commuter Aug 18, 2026
6% SPY Defensive player who keeps an eye on the QB, in football lingo (3) New York Times Sep 20, 2026
6% TEXAN Star football player? (5) New York Times Sep 20, 2026
6% STICK Hockey players need this criticism (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Sep 19, 2026
6% DIME ___ defense (football alignment that uses one more defensive back than a nickel defense) (4) USA Today Sep 15, 2026
6% ESPN Channel airing football and hockey (4) Newsday Sep 7, 2026
6% CLEAT Spike on a football player's shoe (5) Universal Sep 6, 2026
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