Substitute defence player in an up and down situation Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SWITCHBACK Substitute defence player in an up and down situation (10) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 6, 2019
3% ALIBI Legal defence (5) The Telegraph Quick Dec 15, 2025
3% BAE Defence company (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 9, 2025
2% STANDSTILLS Stalemate situations (11) Commuter Dec 17, 2025
2% NATO Multinational defence organisation (4) The Telegraph Mini Dec 15, 2025
2% QUORN Meat substitute (5) The Telegraph Plusword Dec 9, 2025
2% DEFUSED Neutralized, as an explosive situation (7) New York Times Dec 9, 2025
2% DRAW No-win situation? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 8, 2025
2% DIRE __ straits (difficult situation) (4) Newsday Dec 8, 2025
2% MAELSTROM Turbulent situation (9) LA Times Daily Dec 7, 2025

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