Yielding when lacking with regards to protection Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Yielding when lacking with regards to protection last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEFENCE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFENCE Yielding when lacking with regards to protection (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 10, 2023
3% DEEM Regard as (4) USA Today Jan 7, 2026
3% ASTO Regarding (4) Wall Street Journal Dec 15, 2025
2% OVERALLS Protective clothing (8) The Telegraph Quick Jan 8, 2026
2% RIBCAGE It protects the heart (7) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
2% PEYOTE Mescaline-yielding cactus (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 3, 2026
2% HADNT Lacked (5) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
2% DRY Lacking moisture (3) Commuter Jan 1, 2026
2% EASE Lack of difficulty (4) Commuter Dec 31, 2025
2% SUNHAT Beach protection (6) LA Times Daily Dec 28, 2025

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