Medieval castle's defense (4)

I believe the answer is:

moat

(Other definitions for moat that I've seen before include "Water defence" , "Protective ditch" , "Ditch round castle" , "Trench around fortifications" , "Water round a castle" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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