Football defense that employs five defensive backs Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NICKEL Football defense that employs five defensive backs (6)
4% PLEA Appeal in defense (4) New York Times Jun 5, 2026
4% ODOR Skunk's defense (4) Eugene Sheffer May 16, 2026
4% PARRY Fencing defense (5) LA Times Daily May 9, 2026
4% ALIBIS Defendants' defenses (6) Newsday May 3, 2026
4% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5)
3% ELAL Big buyer of missile defense systems (4) Newsday Jun 6, 2026
3% PHDS Degs. awarded after an oral defense (4) The Atlantic May 29, 2026
3% NSC Defense advisory group: Abbr. (3)
3% PHD Degree that requires a defense: Abbr. (3)
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