Which part of the army is detached from the rest, its role being to ensure there is no attack at the back of the main force? (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REARGUARD Which part of the army is detached from the rest, its role being to ensure there is no attack at the back of the main force? (9) (9)
5% TURTLESHELL Being flipped on its back, e.g.? (11) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
4% BESETS Attacks (6) New York Times Mar 11, 2026
4% GUT Body part known for its microbiome (3) The Atlantic Mar 11, 2026
4% DEFEND Protect from attackers (6)
4% ACTA __ part (role-play) (4) Newsday Mar 4, 2026
4% TORSO Main part of body (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Mar 3, 2026
4% ONSHORE Back from a boat trip (7) Universal Mar 3, 2026
4% RETINEBAR I was being held back (9) The Times O Tempora Feb 28, 2026
4% SNEEZE Back in section of the deep-freeze, ensuring cold symptom (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 27, 2026
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