Gives support to the defence (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKS Gives support to the defence (5) (5)
9% SUSTAIN Give continual support to (7) The Times Concise Feb 4, 2026
9% NATO Defence alliance (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
8% ALIBI Legal defence (5) The Telegraph Quick Dec 15, 2025
8% BAE Defence company (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 9, 2025
7% LEANON Use for support (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 4, 2026
7% JAMBS Vertical supports (5) LA Times Daily Jan 31, 2026
7% LEGS Table supports (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 28, 2026
7% NEA PBS supporter (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 28, 2026
7% ALLY Supporter (4) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
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