The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REARGUARD which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2005.
Following force crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REARGUARD | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Following force
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rearguard
- seem
- swell
- swelled
- gang of four
- about
- accidental
- application
- arrest
- aspirate
- aut
- bay
Crossword Answer definitions
REARGUARD noun- The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
- The defence, collectively the defenders.
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