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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THEFIFTH What some take, in defense (8) Wall Street Journal Nov 19, 2018
8% MOAT Castle defense (4)
8% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5) Thomas Joseph Mar 30, 2026
8% TOXIN Lionfish's defense (5) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
7% MILITARYSERVICE What's compulsory for some padre's offering? (15) The Times Cryptic Apr 3, 2026
7% NAG What takes part in gymkhana, generally? (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 28, 2026
7% SPAM What some filters catch (4) Newsday Mar 26, 2026
7% BOWLEG What's bandy? Take over on pitch to illustrate (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 20, 2026
7% INKY Like a squid's defense (4) Universal Mar 18, 2026
7% NATO Western defense grp. (4) New York Times Mar 9, 2026

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