| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PARRY | Defense against a thrust |
| SCOURGEPROTECTOR | Defense against a tormentor? |
| SALESRESISTANCE | Defense against a pitch |
| MOAT | Defense against a siege |
| MACE | Defense against a mugger |
| WHEEL | ... play (defense against a bunt) |
| TINFOILHAT | Homemade defense against a mind-control ray |
| IAMNOT | Thin defense against the charge that "you're a nerd!" |
