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noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||||
| 24% | 10 | Female guardians he is with for each day of each month | ||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera | ||||||||
| 24% | 8 | Guardians of a celestial throne | ||||||
noun • an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child | ||||||||
Guardians To Hold Back Holding Back
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DEFENDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DEFENDER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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