Water around a castle, for defensive purposes Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOAT Water around a castle, for defensive purposes (4)
6% SLOSH Sound of water moving around (5) New York Times Midi Apr 3, 2026
5% OMIT Purposely leave out (4)
5% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 30, 2026
5% NAVY Defensive sea force (4) (4) The Sun Mini Mar 30, 2026
5% USES Puts to some purpose (4) (4) Puzzler Mar 29, 2026
5% TOXIN Lionfish's defense (5) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
5% ROOK Castle in chess (4) New York Times Mar 24, 2026
5% THREW Lost on purpose (5) LA Times Daily Mar 22, 2026
5% INKY Like a squid's defense (4) Universal Mar 18, 2026
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