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The Clue
Strong defenses (8 letter answer)
The Answer
BASTIONS
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Notes
The answer BASTIONS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
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Definition
BASTION as a noun:
1. a group that defends a principle; "a bastion against corruption"; "the last bastion of communism"
2. (bastion, citadel) = a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
3. projecting part of a rampart or other fortification