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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% | JAGUAR Tuchel's agreed defence finally subdued American attacker | (6) | The Telegraph Toughie | Oct 3, 2025 |
| 59% | MORE __ or less | (4) | Commuter | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 59% | SETUPON Attack | (7) | New York Times | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 59% | ASSAILMENT Attack | (10) | Newsday | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 59% | NETBALL Sport with positions of goal attack and wing defence | (7) | ||
| 56% | SIEGE Prolonged attack | (5) | Universal | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 56% | ND Better ____ ever | (2) | USA Today Quick | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 56% | THAN Better ____ ever | (4) | USA Today Quick | Oct 16, 2025 |
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