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Break down an opponent's defense, in soccer

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The New York Times crossword clue “Break down an opponent's defense, in soccer” answer is ATTACK. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER6 lettersMost recent: June 9 2026
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The clue “Break down an opponent's defense, in soccer” resolves to ATTACK, a 6-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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