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ward off an attack on (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

defend

(Other definitions for defend that I've seen before include "Compete to retain (sporting title)" , "Help or protect against attack" , "Protect or assist against attack" , "Block, as in cricket" , "Resist an attack" .)

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