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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 | ||||||||
| 64% | 10 | Player who might tackle a wide receiver | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
| 38% | 8 | Player who has both the skills of a running back and a wide receiver | ||||||
noun • A particular position in American football, often a running back who lines up near the line of scrimmage and can function as a wide receiver. • A particular position in Canadian football, similar to a hybrid between wide receiver and running back. This position is more common in the Canadian game than its American counterpart. | ||||||||
Player Who Might Tackle A Wide Receiver Crossword Clue
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LINEBACKER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LINEBACKER
Updated: October 11, 2023
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