| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE | Defensive | |
| TRENCH | Defensive ditch | |
| REARGUARD | Defensive (action) | |
| RAMPARTS | Defensive embankments | |
| EMBRASURE | Defensive porthole | |
| PALISADE | Defensive fence | |
| QUARTERSTAFF | Defensive weapon | |
| CENTREHALF | Defensive footballer | |
| BLOCKER | Defensive batsman | |
| RAMPART | Defensive mound | |
| BARRICADES | Defensive barriers | |
| MOAT | Defensive gutter | |
| STOCKADE | Defensive barrier | |
| BACKS | Defensive players | |
| ABM | Defensive nuclear weapon | |
| PARRY | Defensive fencing move | |
| FENCEFUL | Affording defense; defensive. | |
| DEFENSIVELY | On the defensive. | |
| GARRISON | Defensive body of troops | |
| FULLBACK | Defensive position in football | |
| FORTIFY | To raise defensive works. | |
| CUISH | Defensive armor for the thighs. | |
| ARMORY | Armor; defensive and offensive arms. | |
| DRAWBACKS | Disadvantages defensive players after tied match | |
| DEFENDANT | Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive. | |