Such defence started to hold line Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Such defence started to hold line . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHIELD.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHIELD Such defence started to hold line (6)
8% CLOTHESPIN It holds the line (10) New York Times Oct 26, 2025
8% READYSETGO Starting line at a starting line (10) New York Times Oct 24, 2025
8% REEL It holds the line (4) New York Times Sep 26, 2025
7% ALIBI Legal defence (5) The Telegraph Quick Sep 12, 2025
6% TEEOFF Start playing with posh bloke, holding same points (3,3) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 4, 2025
6% ONSET Start (5) The Telegraph Quick Nov 3, 2025
6% LAY __ it on the line (3) Commuter Oct 22, 2025
6% THALIA Grace shown by Asian American holding line (6) The Times Cryptic Oct 21, 2025
6% ACES Best starting hand in Texas hold 'em (4) New York Times Oct 21, 2025
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