Key defending player in football (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Key defending player in football (6) . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GOALIE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GOALIE Key defending player in football (6) (6)
8% CLEAT Spike on a football player's shoe (5) Universal Sep 6, 2026
8% TEXAN Houston football player (5) New York Times Midi Sep 4, 2026
8% STEELER Pittsburgh football player (7) USA Today Aug 18, 2026
8% RAM L.A. football player (3) USA Today Jul 20, 2026
8% PIANOSEAT Support for a key player? (9) LA Times Daily Jun 12, 2026
7% EYE With 7-Across, application on a football player's face (3) New York Times Mini Sep 13, 2026
7% ALIBI Defendant's story (5) Commuter Sep 2, 2026
7% ISLET Key (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 26, 2026
7% YELLOWCARD Official warning to player (football) (6,4) (10) The Guardian Quick Aug 25, 2026
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