The tackle of a quarterback behind his line of scrimmage in American football (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SACK The tackle of a quarterback behind his line of scrimmage in American football (4) (4)
6% ONSIDE Behind the line of scrimmage (6) New York Times Sep 13, 2020
5% SOCCER American football? (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Oct 27, 2025
5% TARRY Stay behind line on pitch? (5) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 23, 2025
5% LINEMAN Football center, guard or tackle (7) Universal Aug 17, 2025
5% LINEBACKER American football player behind the scrimmage (10) (10)
5% FORWARDMOTION Line-of-scrimmage determinant, in football (13)
5% BACKFIELD Players behind the line of scrimmage (9)
4% INTERCEPTION Quarterback's mistake (12) Commuter Nov 4, 2025
4% PASSERS Quarterbacks, at times (7) Wall Street Journal Nov 1, 2025
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