Soldiers on top of a defensive position — fire Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Soldiers on top of a defensive position — fire . 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 RETRENCH.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETRENCH Soldiers on top of a defensive position — fire (8)
6% OWNGOAL Defensive howler (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 5, 2025
6% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5)
6% RIGMAROLE Hit soldier raised in position - a complicated procedure (9) The Times Cryptic Aug 18, 2025
6% GILET Unarmed top soldier getting permit (5) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 6, 2025
6% MOAT Castle defense (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 4, 2025
6% RAMPART Defensive wall with a walkway at its top (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Jul 20, 2025
6% PARAPET Soldier cherished defensive formation (7) The Times Cryptic Jun 25, 2025
6% FLAKJACKET Protective top for soldiers (10) The Telegraph Quick Jun 25, 2025
5% ABLAZE On fire (6) USA Today Sep 11, 2025
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