Move back in defense Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Move back in defense . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RETREAT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETREAT Move back in defense (7)
4% RECEDE Move back (6) LA Times Daily Aug 3, 2025
4% TACKLING Football defensive move (8)
3% OWNGOAL Defensive howler (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 5, 2025
3% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5)
3% ASTIR Moving (5) Commuter Sep 2, 2025
3% ANTI Not backing (4) LA Times Daily Aug 31, 2025
3% SWIRLED Moved in a vortex (7) Eugene Sheffer Aug 27, 2025
3% MACE Self-defense spray (4)
3% NSC Defense advisory group: Abbr. (3)
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