Solving the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from January 12, 2022? The clue "Defensive ditch" has 26 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is MOAT with 4 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
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26 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MOAT
Defensive ditch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2022
99%
MOAT
Defensive ditch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2022
8%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with defensive spines
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with defensive spines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
SAFETYPIN
Custom brooch for a defensive back in the NFL?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2024
8%
SAFETYPIN
Custom brooch for a defensive back in the NFL?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
8%
END
One may be tight or defensive
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
8%
END
One may be tight or defensive
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
8%
NOSEGUARD
*Middle defensive lineman
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2023
8%
NOSEGUARD
*Middle defensive lineman
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2023
8%
DIGS
Makes a ditch, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2022
8%
DIGS
Makes a ditch, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2022
8%
SACKS
Stats for NFL defensive linemen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2022
8%
SACKS
Stats for NFL defensive linemen
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2022
8%
GULLY
Water-formed ditch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2021
8%
GULLY
Water-formed ditch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2021
8%
GOALLINES
Sites of defensive stands
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 10, 2021
8%
GOALLINES
Sites of defensive stands
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 10, 2021
8%
ALAST
Make — -ditch effort
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 11, 2021
8%
ALAST
Make — -ditch effort
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 11, 2021
8%
CFS
Middle defensive players in baseball: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2021
8%
CFS
Middle defensive players in baseball: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2021
8%
JJWATT
Renowned defensive end for the Texans
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2020
8%
JJWATT
Renowned defensive end for the Texans
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2020
8%
SUH
NFL defensive end Ndamukong __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2020
8%
SUH
NFL defensive end Ndamukong __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2020
8%
RANG
Pulled a ding-dong ditch prank
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2020
8%
RANG
Pulled a ding-dong ditch prank
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2020
8%
TRENCH
Long ditch
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2020
8%
TRENCH
Long ditch
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2020
8%
TRIPLEPLAY
*Diamond defensive rarity
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2020
8%
TRIPLEPLAY
*Diamond defensive rarity
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2020
8%
BUNKERMENTALITY
*Overly defensive stance
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2018
8%
BUNKERMENTALITY
*Overly defensive stance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2018
1%
HAILMARY
Last-ditch attempt
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
HAILMARY
Last-ditch attempt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
BROOM
Quidditch need
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
1%
BROOM
Quidditch need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
1%
MOATS
Protective ditches
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2024
1%
MOATS
Protective ditches
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2024
1%
BEATERS
Some Quidditch players
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 30, 2023
1%
BEATERS
Some Quidditch players
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
1%
DOORDIE
Last-ditch, as an effort
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2023
1%
DOORDIE
Last-ditch, as an effort
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
1%
FANTASYSPORTS
Quidditch and others?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2022
1%
FANTASYSPORTS
Quidditch and others?
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2022
1%
SEEKER
Quidditch position
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 29, 2021
1%
SEEKER
Quidditch position
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 29, 2021
1%
REARUP
Rise defensively on two legs, as a horse
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2019
1%
REARUP
Rise defensively on two legs, as a horse
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Defensive ditch" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 26 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MOAT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Defensive ditch"?
The best answer for "Defensive ditch" is MOAT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Defensive ditch" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 12, 2022.