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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LAWYER One who's on the defense, perhaps | (6) | New York Times | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 61% | AMNOT Defensive comeback | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 58% | OWER One who is in debt | (4) | USA Today Quick | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 58% | ALT One who is in debt | (3) | USA Today Quick | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 58% | NATO Western defense org. | (4) | Newsday | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 58% | FOXHOLE Defensive trench (7) | (7) | The Sun Mini | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 58% | SUSPECT One in the dock, perhaps | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 58% | ENEMY One who is hostile | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 58% | ALIBI Defense strategy | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 58% | RAMPART Defensive embankment | (7) | The Times Concise | Dec 19, 2025 |
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