Protective ditch around a castle (anagram of "atom") Crossword Clue

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Protective ditch around a castle (anagram of "atom") Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PROTECTIVE (adjective)
1. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
2. showing care
AROUND (adverb)
1. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
2. in or to a reversed position or direction

Hint 3: Anagram

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ATOM

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