Defensive player positioned furthest back in American football Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAFETY Defensive player positioned furthest back in American football (6)
3% MIDFIELD Central position in football (8) (8) Puzzler Oct 8, 2025
3% GUARD Back-court player (5) Commuter Oct 4, 2025
3% INTS Defensive back stats (Abbr.) (4) USA Today Quick Sep 11, 2025
3% E Defensive back stats (Abbr.) (1) USA Today Quick Sep 11, 2025
3% SWEEPERS Rubbish clearances with these defensive players? (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 21, 2025
3% TACKLING Football defensive move (8)
3% CENTREHALF Defensive footballer (6,4) (10) Mirror Classic Jul 18, 2025
3% ALLPRO Standout football player (6) USA Today Jul 7, 2025
3% BACKERS *Defensive football players (7) Universal Nov 26, 2019
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