Heroic football defense when one's opponents are on the verge of a touchdown Crossword Clue

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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
TOUCHDOWN (noun)
1. a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes
2. a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents’ goal line

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