What is the answer to "Defense strategy" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Defense strategy" is ALIBI (5 letters).

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Defense strategy WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 27, 2026 puzzle

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ALIBI

5 letters · Across · last seen August 27, 2026

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