Protection for castles and towns. Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOATS Protection for castles and towns. (5)
8% YOUTH IoW harbour town with a castle * (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 16, 2026
8% MOAT Protective ditch around a castle (4)
7% TOTNES Market town in Devon on the River Dart that houses a castle (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Jun 18, 2026
7% CHATEAU Castle (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Jun 1, 2026
7% PARAPET Castle fortification (7) Newsday May 31, 2026
7% ROOKS Chess "castles" (5) New York Times Mini May 12, 2026
7% SHIELD Protection (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 27, 2026
6% ROOK King's partner in castling (4) New York Times Jun 22, 2026
6% RAMMED Struck, as a castle wall (6) Universal Jun 22, 2026
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