Retreats from the defenders! (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKS Retreats from the defenders! (5) (5)
9% EBB Retreat (3) The Telegraph Quick Jan 18, 2026
9% GETSOPEN Breaks away from defenders (8) Universal Nov 7, 2025
9% PULLBACKS Retreats (9) Thomas Joseph Nov 6, 2025
8% INN Roadside retreat (3)
8% ALERT Vigilant group from regiment relaxed having retreated (5) The Times Cryptic Dec 18, 2025
8% ASHRAM Spiritual retreat (6) The Times Concise Dec 17, 2025
8% SNED Retreats back to dock (4) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 16, 2025
8% SPA Retreat for massages (3)
8% LAIR Retreat (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 28, 2025
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