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The Clue

Castle's non-welcome mat (4 letter answer)

The Answer

MOAT

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Notes

The answer MOAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

Related Clues

Fosse
Alternative to a fence
Anagram for atom
Attack deterrent
Castle defense
Castle encircler
Castle feature
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Castle guardian
Castle isolator
Castle protection
Castle protector
Castle trench
Castle's defense
Defense mechanism
Ditch of old
Fortress feature
Fortress protection
Keep guard
Liquid defense
Medieval protection
Protective ditch
Protective trench
Torquilstone defense
Water ring
Zoo barrier
Zoo trench
Advanced sandcastle feature
Castle-visitor's hurdle
A drawbridge spans it
Hazard for a castle invader
Item under a drawbridge
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Water-filled trench
Water under the bridge

Definition

MOAT as a noun:

1. (moat, fosse) = ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water