In American football, either of two players who defend the area furthest back in the field (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SAFETY In American football, either of two players who defend the area furthest back in the field (6) (6)
5% GRIDIRON Football field, by another name (8) New York Times Midi Mar 9, 2026
5% BACK Rugby or football defender (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 17, 2026
5% YDS Football field measures, for short (3)
5% YARD Football field unit (4)
5% QUARTERBACK American football player (11) (11) The Guardian Quick Dec 30, 2025
4% STOODUPFOR Defended (10) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026
4% LAG Convict American girl who's sent back (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 6, 2026
4% ORI "Either you do it, ___ will!" (3) New York Times Midi Mar 5, 2026
4% QBS NFL players Caleb Williams and Jordan Love, for two (3) USA Today Mar 2, 2026
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