Originally attacking less, it's better in defence Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALIBI Originally attacking less, it's better in defence (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 9, 2021
70% MIDFIELDER Footballer between defence and attack (10) (10) Mirror Classic Sep 20, 2025
64% BAE Defence company (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 9, 2025
64% JAGUAR Tuchel's agreed defence finally subdued American attacker (6) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 3, 2025
61% YOUD "___ better not!" (4) USA Today Nov 1, 2025
61% MAULS Attacks (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 28, 2025
61% MORE __ or less (4) Commuter Oct 22, 2025
58% STUNG Attacked, as a wasp (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 4, 2025
58% SIEGE Prolonged attack (5) Eugene Sheffer Nov 3, 2025
58% MACED Sprayed, as an attacker (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 1, 2025

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