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Guard against assault (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

defend

(Other definitions for defend that I've seen before include "Protect - guard" , "Protect against challenge or attack" , "Maintain against attack" , "Shield" , "Champion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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