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% WEAN Detach from a source of dependence (4) The Atlantic Sep 27, 2026
5% UNHINGES Detaches from the frame, perhaps (8) New York Times Sep 4, 2026
5% LEAD Main role (4) USA Today Aug 3, 2026
4% EMIT Release it back to Maine (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 20, 2026
4% BESET Attack from all sides (5) The Times Concise Oct 17, 2026
4% LEADING Main metal in back of building (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Oct 17, 2026
4% BIT ___ part, small acting role (3) Puzzler Backwords Oct 17, 2026
4% NEXT Following from main exterior (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 17, 2026
4% ASSAILED Attacked (8) The Times Concise Oct 13, 2026
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