| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| GUARD | Protect from attack | |
| CIRCUMVALLATION | A line of field works made around a besieged place and the besieging army, to protect the camp of the besiegers against the attack of an enemy from without. | |
| DEFEND | To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend ... | |
| DIVEBOMB | Attack from air | |
| INSULATE | Protect from heat | |
| PROTECT | Shield from attack | |
| CUSHION | Protect from impact | |
| GUARDED | Protect from harm | |
| SHELTER | Protect from harm | |
| CONSERVE | Protect from harm | |
| AMBUSH | Attack from concealed position | |
| BLITZ | Attack from the air | |
| STRAFE | Attack from the air | |
| BESET | Under attack from all sides | |
| BLEAT | Under attack from all sides | |
| SHOREUP | Support(something) to protect it from falling | |