Defy the Elves, in attempting to act protectively (11) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFENSIVELY Defy the Elves, in attempting to act protectively (11) (11)
6% RESIST Defy (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 7, 2026
5% TRY Attempt (3) The Telegraph Quick Feb 19, 2026
5% STAB Attempt (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 31, 2026
5% ENDEAVOUR Attempt (9) The Telegraph Quick Jan 29, 2026
5% ENTR __'acte (4) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
5% TRAGEDY Attempt to protect old in disaster (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jan 15, 2026
5% RETRY Attempt again (5) New York Times Mini Jan 15, 2026
5% ACTI When "Defying Gravity" is performed in Wicked (4) The Atlantic Jan 13, 2026
5% SHOT Attempt (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 10, 2026
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