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
61% HASAT Attacks (5) Thomas Joseph May 19, 2026
61% ONEUPS Betters (6) Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026
61% SETAT Attack (5) The Atlantic May 17, 2026
58% GOTAT Verbally attacked (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 27, 2026
58% HEAL Get better (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 27, 2026
58% SIEGE Prolonged attack (5) USA Today May 18, 2026
58% MEND Make better (4) LA Times Daily May 16, 2026
58% LETMEATEM Line of attack? (9) New York Times May 15, 2026
58% RAIDS Sudden attacks (5) Commuter May 11, 2026

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