Goalie Maybe Put Off Guarding Goal

We've checked our database and believe the answer is DEFENDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DEFENDER

Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	8		Exact Match!
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack
	31%	6		Solitary man guarding front of goal going into extra time
noun • a person with a strong desire for something adverb • for more time
	30%	12		Objective of guarding the goal in basketball
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