The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LINEBACKER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Defensive position crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LINEBACKER | 50 % | 10 |
| REDOUBT | 50 % | 7 |
Why may LINEBACKER be the right solution?
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Crossword Answer definitions
LINEBACKER noun- The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks and whose principal responsibilities are to tackle runners and to defend against shorter passes
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