Defence (5)
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 1 appearances · Last seen in the The Guardian crossword on July 24, 2026
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ALIBI
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The clue “Defence (5)” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Guardian crossword on July 24, 2026, where the answer was ALIBI.
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