Some old bird started to tackle castle's defence (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOAT Some old bird started to tackle castle's defence (4) (4)
72% SAND Composition of some castles (4) Universal Apr 30, 2026
69% VINDICATION Start of victory sign for defence (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 16, 2026
63% DEARANN Start of an old request for advice (7) New York Times Apr 25, 2026
63% ALIBI Legal defence (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 2, 2026
60% HOE Weed-tackling tool (3)
60% BITTERNS Some birds pecked others (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 1, 2026
60% AWES Inspires some serious "wow"s (4) The Atlantic Apr 18, 2026
60% COMB Fleshy crest of some birds (4) (4) Puzzler Apr 18, 2026
60% LURE Tackle box item (4) USA Today Apr 14, 2026
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