Down clue · July 31, 2026

*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, July 31, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 4 letters

"*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field"

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BACK

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

4-letter answer

Letters

4

total length

Vowels

1

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, July 31, 2026 resolves to BACK, a 4-letter answer.

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*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field — LA Times Crossword July 31, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough