| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| fending | Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker |
| fleche | method of attack with saber or ├®p├®e in which the attacker leaves from the rear foot and advances rapidly toward the opponent |
| fleches | method of attack with saber or ├®p├®e in which the attacker leaves from the rear foot and advances rapidly toward the opponent |
| vindicate | protect from attack or encroachment defend |
| defends | DEFEND, to protect (to shield from harm, attack or injury) |
| defending | DEFEND, to protect (to shield from harm, attack or injury) |
| defended | DEFEND, to protect (to shield from harm, attack or injury) |
