"Protect the quarterback, buddy!" Crossword Clue

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"Protect the quarterback, buddy!" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
2. a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

QUARTERBACK (noun)
1. (football) the person who plays quarterback
2. (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team
QUARTERBACK (verb)
1. play the quarterback
PROTECT (verb)
1. shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
2. use tariffs to favor domestic industry

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