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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 |
| 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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