Defensive
Crossword Clue and Answers

Looking for answers to the "Defensive" crossword clue? it's your lucky day, we have them! Today we have 7 crossword solutions for Defensive.

We most recently saw this clue in The Guardian Speedy.

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Publications

The Guardian Speedy - Sunday, 17 Sep 2017

Crossword Answers

3 letters

END
The part you are expected to play; "he held up his end"

10 letters

PROTECTIVE
Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"

PROTECTING
Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort; "the protecting blanket of snow"; "a protecting alibi"

13 letters

ONTHEBACKFOOT

JUSTIFICATIVE
Providing justification

JUSTIFICATORY
Providing justification

17 letters

DEFENSIVEATTITUDE
An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')