Saves defender getting on end of crosses Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CUTSBACK Saves defender getting on end of crosses (8) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 20, 2025
3% RESCUE Save (6) The Telegraph Quick Jun 13, 2026
3% SPANS Crosses to get small pots (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jun 8, 2026
3% ENDANGER Jeopardise finale and get cross (8) The Times Quick Cryptic May 18, 2026
2% BACKREST Supporter on seat in stand getting behind defender (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 17, 2026
2% UNCTION Juliet exits crossing to get ointment (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 15, 2026
2% IRA Savings plan letters (3) LA Times Daily Jun 15, 2026
2% BETRAY Double-cross (6) LA Times Daily Jun 14, 2026
2% IHOPE "Fingers crossed!" (5) Premier Sunday Jun 14, 2026
2% RYAN Private saved on film (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 11, 2026

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