The Clue
Rangers' defense (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GOALIE
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Notes
The answer GOALIE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
Related Clues
Athlete in a crease
Hands-on position?
Lacrosse player
Net guard
Net minder
Puck stopper
Bill Smith of the Islanders
One interested in net savings?
Last line of defense
The puck stops here?
Boston's Mike Moffat, e.g.
Hall of Famer Brimsek was one
His motto: "The puck stops here"
Definition
GOALIE as a noun:
1. (goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder) = the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal
2. (goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper) = the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring