Type of defender in association football also called a sweeper (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LIBERO Type of defender in association football also called a sweeper (6) (6)
5% PLUS Also (4) The Telegraph Quick Aug 3, 2026
5% CONSORT Associate (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 1, 2026
5% UGLI Jamaican fruit also called a uniq (4) Universal Jul 26, 2026
5% ARA Palindromic constellation also called "The Altar" (3)
5% AUBERGINE Purple fruit also called an eggplant (9) (9) Mirror Quiz Jul 22, 2026
5% VUVUZELA Musical horn also called a lepatata (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Jul 22, 2026
5% POOLNOODLE Toy also called a water woggle (10) The Atlantic Jul 19, 2026
5% CUPFINAL Major Football Association event (3,5) (8) Puzzler Jul 15, 2026
5% SOCCER Term derived from 'Association football' (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jul 13, 2026
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