Gets to grips with; defensive actions in sport Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TACKLES Gets to grips with; defensive actions in sport (7) The Guardian Speedy Aug 8, 2021
6% PALISADE Defensive fortification (8) New York Times Apr 19, 2026
6% STINGER Scorpion's defense (7) Universal Apr 15, 2026
6% ODOR Skunk's defense (4) Eugene Sheffer Apr 14, 2026
6% CREAM Best study hard to get grip on English (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 6, 2026
6% MOAT Castle defense (4)
6% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 30, 2026
6% TOXIN Lionfish's defense (5) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
6% ASPERSION Vilification when individual gets to grips with another? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 6, 2026
6% DEEDS Actions (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 5, 2026

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