Tackle from defender initially getting out of difficulty Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HARNESS Tackle from defender initially getting out of difficulty (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 21, 2023
3% EKES ___ out a living (manages with great difficulty) (4)
3% GETSOPEN Breaks away from defenders (8) Universal Nov 7, 2025
3% KNOT Regularly eking out difficulty (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 29, 2025
3% HOE Tool gets learner out of difficulty (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Sep 20, 2025
3% GRASPTHENETTLE Tackle a difficulty (14)
2% DLINES Tackling groups, for short (6) LA Times Daily Dec 20, 2025
2% PEELE "Get Out" director Jordan (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 19, 2025
2% GASP Breathe with difficulty (4) The Telegraph Quick Dec 17, 2025
2% WHEEZE Breathe with difficulty (6) (6) Puzzler Dec 15, 2025

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