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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SISTERINLAW Nun for the defense? | (11) | New York Times | Jun 14, 2015 |
| 8% | ABBEY Nun's home | (5) | LA Times Mini | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 8% | AMNOT Defensive comeback | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 8% | ABBEYS Homes for nuns | (6) | Universal | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 8% | HABIT Nun's attire | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 7% | LAWYER One who's on the defense, perhaps | (6) | New York Times | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 7% | NATO Western defense org. | (4) | Newsday | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 7% | FOXHOLE Defensive trench (7) | (7) | The Sun Mini | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 7% | SINISTER Menacing nun drinking at home (8) | (8) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 7% | CENTREBACK Defensive soccer player (6,4) | (10) | Puzzler | Jan 12, 2026 |
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