Hagel's predecessor at Defense Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PANETTA Hagel's predecessor at Defense (7) Wall Street Journal Jan 28, 2017
5% SACKS Stats for NFL defensive linemen (5) USA Today Apr 12, 2026
5% LOB Defensive tennis shot (3)
5% MOAT Castle defense (4)
5% LTE 5G predecessor (3) The Atlantic Apr 2, 2026
5% EVEN Steven's predecessor, perhaps? (4)
5% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 30, 2026
5% NAVY Defensive sea force (4) (4) The Sun Mini Mar 30, 2026
5% TOXIN Lionfish's defense (5) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
5% SKA Reggae predecessor (anagram of "ask") (3)

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