Gives support to defenders (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Gives support to defenders (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BACKS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKS Gives support to defenders (5) (5)
9% BACKREST Supporter on seat in stand getting behind defender (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 17, 2026
8% CONSENT Give permission in broadcast supporting prisoner (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jun 16, 2026
8% SUPPORTABLE Easily defended, as an argument (11) Thomas Joseph Jun 9, 2026
8% ALIBI Defendant's story (5) Wall Street Journal Jun 8, 2026
8% BACKING Support (7) The Times Sunday Concise Jun 7, 2026
8% BACK Support (4) Eugene Sheffer Jun 5, 2026
8% ALLY Supporter (4) Universal May 31, 2026
8% AIDED Supported (5) LA Times Daily May 25, 2026
8% ANTI Not in support of (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 16, 2026
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