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
59% BESETS Attacks (6) New York Times Mar 11, 2026
59% HADAT Attacked (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 18, 2026
59% MORE __ or less (4) Commuter Feb 2, 2026
59% NATO Defence alliance (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
56% MEND On the __ (getting better) (4) Newsday Mar 6, 2026
56% HARRY Persistently attack (5) The Times Concise Mar 5, 2026
56% SALVO Verbal attack (5) Wall Street Journal Mar 4, 2026
56% BESET Under attack (5) USA Today Feb 28, 2026
56% TOPPED Bettered, surpassed (6) The Times Concise Feb 25, 2026

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