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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% | ANTLERS Deer defenses | (7) | Newsday | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 5% | ALIBI Court defense | (5) | New York Times | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 5% | COAT Layer | (4) | Newsday | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 5% | MOAT Castle defense | (4) | ||
| 5% | TIER Layer | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 29, 2026 |
| 5% | ACTS Makes a move | (4) | USA Today | Oct 25, 2026 |
| 5% | STRATA Layers | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 23, 2026 |
| 5% | ODOR Skunk's defense | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 20, 2026 |
| 5% | MOATS Deep defenses | (5) | LA Times Daily | Oct 16, 2026 |
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