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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?
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Net minder
Puck stopper
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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