| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| fort | to defend one's position against attack or criticism |
| untenable | (esp. of a position or view) Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection |
| answering | Defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism) |
| answered | Defend oneself against (a charge, accusation, or criticism) |
| outposts | A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used esp. as a guard against surprise attack |
