The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENTRENCH which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 1999.
Take a defensive position crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ENTRENCH | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Take a defensive position
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- entrench
- screen
- circle
- circles
- circling
- stand
- linebacker
- guard
- sally
- line
- breakaway
- rope
Crossword Answer definitions
ENTRENCH verb- To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
- To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
- To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
- To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.
- To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
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