What is the answer to "Defensive ditch"?

The most common answer is MOAT. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2024.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Defensive ditch Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Defensive ditch? The Vox crossword from September 20, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Defensive ditch Crossword Answer

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Defensive ditch Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Defensive ditch" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Defensive ditch" crossword clue is MOAT. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Vox puzzle.

Which crossword used "Defensive ditch" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Vox puzzle on September 20, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of MOAT?

The word MOAT means: ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Defensive ditch".