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Originally attacking less, it's better in defence Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Originally attacking less, it's better in defence last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ALIBI.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ALIBI Originally attacking less, it's better in defence | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 9, 2021 |
| 71% | MIDFIELDER Footballer between defence and attack (10) | (10) | Mirror Classic | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 62% | NETBALL Sport with positions of goal attack and wing defence | (7) | ||
| 59% | SETUPON Attack | (7) | New York Times | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 59% | ASSAILMENT Attack | (10) | Newsday | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 59% | MINUS Less | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Aug 30, 2025 |
| 59% | BESET Attack | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Aug 28, 2025 |
| 59% | HASAT Attacks | (5) | New York Times | Aug 22, 2025 |
| 56% | SICS Urges to attack | (4) | USA Today | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 56% | SETON Attack (3,2) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Sep 23, 2025 |
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