Protect against the other team scoring Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, January 10, 2018 · 47-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 10, 2018 · 47-Down · 6 letters
DEFEND0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
verb
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