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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Part of a defense, sometimes last seen in Wall Street Journal 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 Part of a defense, sometimes | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 4, 2023 |
| 8% | NSC Defense grp. | (3) | Universal | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 8% | THORN Rose's defense | (5) | Universal | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 8% | CHANT "Defense! Defense!," e.g. | (5) | USA Today | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 8% | EAR Body part that's sometimes pierced | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 7% | PAPA Dad's partner, sometimes | (4) | The Atlantic | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 7% | EFFORT Struggle climbing iron defensive structure | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 7% | ACLU Group with a Drag Defense Fund: Abbr. | (4) | Commuter | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 7% | CAKE Candle holder, sometimes | (4) | Universal | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 7% | SEAT Race goal, sometimes | (4) | LA Times Daily | Dec 7, 2025 |
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