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Shedding outside layer, initially making a defensive move Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shedding outside layer, initially making a defensive move last seen in Times Quick Cryptic 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CASTLING.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CASTLING Shedding outside layer, initially making a defensive move | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jun 14, 2024 |
| 5% | CRY Shed tears | (3) | Commuter | Apr 18, 2026 |
| 5% | STINGER Scorpion's defense | (7) | Universal | Apr 15, 2026 |
| 5% | ODOR Skunk's defense | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 5% | MOAT Castle defense | (4) | ||
| 5% | ALIBI Suspect's defense | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 5% | TOXIN Lionfish's defense | (5) | Newsday | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 5% | WEEP Shed tears | (4) | Commuter | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 5% | SOBS Sheds tears | (4) | USA Today | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 5% | DISROBES Sheds clothing | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 19, 2026 |
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