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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 57% | 7 | Defend against attack | |
3 | 41% | 7 | Strategy to protect against attack | |
Protect Against Attack Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DEFEND" which means:
- verb
- • Argue or speak in defense of
- • Be on the defensive; act against an attack
- • Protect against a challenge or attack
- • Fight against or resist strongly
- • Protect or fight for as a champion
- • Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
- • State or assert
An example sentence would be:
- • "She defended her position in the argument."
- • "The lawyer will defend his client in court."
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The Guardian Quick30 Oct 1999 | Down 7 | |
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