Took defensive action, originally in a military force Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLOSED RANKS Took defensive action, originally in a military force (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 20, 2022
6% ARMY Military land force (4) The Times Concise Oct 25, 2025
6% COMBAT Military action (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Oct 16, 2025
6% PRESSGANG To force a person into military service (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 12, 2025
5% THORN Rose's defense (5) Universal Nov 10, 2025
5% SWORE Took an oath (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 10, 2025
5% RESTED Took a break (6) USA Today Nov 9, 2025
5% SERVE Be in the military (5) New York Times Nov 6, 2025
5% WON Took the title (3) Thomas Joseph Nov 5, 2025
5% MOAT Castle defense (4)

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