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Football Defensemen Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LINEBACKERS" which means:
- noun
- • A defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen
- • (american football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage
An example sentence would be:
- • "The linebackers are crucial for stopping the opposing team's running game."
- • "The linebackers on our team are known for their hard hitting."
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New York Times25 Aug 1997 | Across 43 | |
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