Shedding outside layer, initially making a defensive move Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CASTLING Shedding outside layer, initially making a defensive move (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 14, 2024
6% TACKLING Football defensive move (8)
5% CRY Shed tears (3) Puzzler Backwords Sep 5, 2025
5% OWNGOAL Defensive howler (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 5, 2025
5% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5)
5% MOLT Shed feathers (4) Newsday Aug 31, 2025
5% INDOORS Not outside (7) TV Aug 31, 2025
5% RID Get ___ of (shed) (3) Universal Aug 28, 2025
5% TEAR Shed a __ (4) Commuter Aug 25, 2025
5% TIER Layer (4) Thomas Joseph Aug 25, 2025

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