Castle protector Crossword Clue

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Castle protector Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PROTECTOR (noun)
1. a person who cares for persons or property
CASTLE (noun)
1. a large and stately mansion
2. (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
CASTLE (verb)
1. move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king

Hint 3: Anagram

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36. More than just venting

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42. See 41-Across

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Down

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