| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| END | Football position: defensive ... |
| RIGHTEND | Football defensive line position |
| SAFETY | Defensive backfield position, in football |
| REDOUBT | Defensive position |
| ENTRENCH | Take a defensive position |
| TIERCE | Defensive position in fencing |
| CIRCLESTHEWAGONS | Takes a defensive position |
