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verb • argue or speak in defense of • be on the defensive; act against an attack • protect against a challenge or attack • fight against or resist strongly • protect or fight for as a champion • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • state or assert | ||||
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noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||
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verb • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • make certain of • protect by insurance • take out insurance for | ||||
Protect
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DEFEND which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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Updated: November 14, 2025
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