an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'); attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing; intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"

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Clue	Answers

Defensive wall	11
A DEFENSIVE POST AT THE END OF A BRIDGE NEAREST TO THE ENEMY	11
A TOWER THAT IS PART OF A DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE	11
Defensive ditch	10
A STRONGLY FORTIFIED DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE	10
COVER WITH TWO DEFENSIVE PLAYERS	10
BE ON THE DEFENSIVE	10
AN EMBANKMENT BUILT AROUND A SPACE FOR DEFENSIVE PURPOSES	10
A FORTIFIED DEFENSIVE STRUCTURE	10
DEFENSIVE fencing position	8
DEFENSIVE work	8
Defensive comeback	4
Defensive structure	4
Defensive fortification	3
Defensive footballer	3
Defensive bank of stones or sand to protect from enemy fire	3
Defensive fortifications	3
Defensive retort	3
defensive covering	3
Defensive football tactic	2