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noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||
| 33% | 7 | Australian football player who specializes in contests for the ball at the centre bounce | ||
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| 23% | 6 | Surname of American football player and coach Gil Steinke, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame | ||
noun • United States journalist who wrote a syndicated column of advice to the lovelorn (1870-1951) | ||||
Football Centre Back Eg
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DEFENDER which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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DEFENDER
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