Defenders protecting part of town in retreat? Crossword Clue

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The clue "Defenders protecting part of town in retreat?" leads us to the answer "BACKWARDS" due to the clever wordplay involved:

1. Defenders: In this context, "defenders" can refer to those protecting or guarding something.
2. Part of town: This indicates a specific area within a town or city.
3. In retreat: When something is in retreat, it is moving backward or in reverse.

Putting these elements together, the clue suggests a scenario where defenders are protecting a section of a town that is actually in retreat, which can only mean that the intended direction is backward. Therefore, the answer to the clue "Defenders protecting part of town in retreat?" is "BACKWARDS". The word "BACKWARDS" perfectly encapsulates the idea of something moving in reverse, aligning with the concept hidden within the clue.

Definition of "BACKWARDS"

(of a movement) in the direction of one's back

Example :

Penny glanced backwards

he took a step backwards

the tape rolled backwards

 The Crossword clue "Defenders protecting part of town in retreat?" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	16 January 2018	BACKWARDS