It defends the back of retreating army (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REARGUARD It defends the back of retreating army (9) (9)
7% SPAS Rejuvenating retreats (4) USA Today Oct 12, 2025
7% WITHDRAW Retreat (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 30, 2025
7% DENS Retreats (4) Thomas Joseph Sep 25, 2025
7% INN Roadside retreat (3)
7% EBB Tidal retreat (3)
7% ROUT Disorderly retreat (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 8, 2025
7% LAIRS Retreats (5) New York Times Aug 9, 2025
6% ACLU Rights-defending group: Abbr. (4) Commuter Oct 14, 2025
6% LOEB Leopold's co-defendant (4) Newsday Oct 12, 2025
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