Defensive lineman, in football Crossword Clue

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Defensive lineman, in football Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
2. the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
(verb)
1. bring to an end or halt
2. be the end of; be the last or concluding part of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEFENSIVE (noun)
1. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive’)
DEFENSIVE (adjective)
1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
2. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
FOOTBALL (noun)
1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football

Hint 3: Anagram

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