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Defensive Embankment Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RAMPART which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RAMPART

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199%7Exact Match!
239%7Defensive wall or embankment
339%8Defensive embankment or rampart

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RAMPART" which means:

    noun
  • • An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  • verb
  • • To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The castle was surrounded by a tall rampart for defense."
  • • "Archers were positioned on the ramparts to shoot down on the enemy."

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick12 Aug 2017 Across 9
New York Times06 Oct 2014 Down 35
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