Vulnerable Crossword Clue

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ATRISK
6 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
ExposedCrossword Clue
ThreatenedCrossword Clue
Cheers rising with game in dangerCrossword Clue
Liable to be lostCrossword Clue
In perilCrossword Clue
Like money in a poker gameCrossword Clue
EndangeredCrossword Clue
On the lineCrossword Clue
Not safe in a tight skirtCrossword Clue
In jeopardyCrossword Clue

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EXPOSED
7 Letters
9 RELATED CLUES
In danger perhaps, no longer maintaining positionCrossword Clue
Once modelled nakedCrossword Clue
Deprived of cover, former partner assumed an attitudeCrossword Clue
Former lover modeled nudeCrossword Clue
Former wife modeled nakedCrossword Clue
Defenceless old flame, model, diedCrossword Clue
European, with Times, sat in the openCrossword Clue
Revealed old flame was a modelCrossword Clue
Sat beside old flame, defencelessCrossword Clue

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OPEN
4 Letters
9 RELATED CLUES
Like a 24-hour dinerCrossword Clue
Honest about emotionsCrossword Clue
"___ sesame!"Crossword Clue
Ready for customersCrossword Clue
Up for new experiencesCrossword Clue
--> elite NFL receiver?Crossword Clue
Ready for businessCrossword Clue
Receptive (to)Crossword Clue
Doing businessCrossword Clue

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WEAK
4 Letters
9 RELATED CLUES
Like some coffee and excusesCrossword Clue
FrailCrossword Clue
Not very convincingCrossword Clue
Watered-downCrossword Clue
Not powerfulCrossword Clue
Not strongCrossword Clue
Watery, as teaCrossword Clue
Like watery coffeeCrossword Clue
Not very powerfulCrossword Clue

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WIDEOPEN
8 Letters
8 RELATED CLUES
Like a net with no goalieCrossword Clue
Unguarded on the fieldCrossword Clue
Like a good target for a passCrossword Clue
Totally clearCrossword Clue
Like an unchallenged receiverCrossword Clue
GapingCrossword Clue
Gaping — very vulnerableCrossword Clue
Available for a passCrossword Clue

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OUTONALIMB
10 Letters
9 RELATED CLUES
Where a nest egg may be found to be at riskCrossword Clue
Lout in a mob rampaging is individually exposedCrossword Clue
Stranded, isolatedCrossword Clue
StrandedCrossword Clue
Exposed, vulnerableCrossword Clue
Partying with bar, nearly exposedCrossword Clue
Facing troubleCrossword Clue
ImperiledCrossword Clue
In a risky situationCrossword Clue

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ACHILLESHEEL
12 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Weak pointCrossword Clue
Sole vulnerabilityCrossword Clue
WeakCrossword Clue
Weakness, vulnerable pointCrossword Clue
A cold fish capturing woman in a vulnerable position (8,4)Crossword Clue
Personal weak spotCrossword Clue
Small but crucial weaknessCrossword Clue
Vulnerable pointCrossword Clue
Key vulnerabilityCrossword Clue
Key vulnerabilityCrossword Clue

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ACHILLESHEELS
13 Letters
3 RELATED CLUES
A cold fish embraces that womans mortal weaknesses (8,5)Crossword Clue
Greek hero's stilettos?Crossword Clue
VulnerabilitiesCrossword Clue

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BLINDSIDE
9 Letters
2 RELATED CLUES
Catch unpreparedCrossword Clue
Where one's vision is obstructedCrossword Clue

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CHINKINTHEARMOR
15 Letters

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CLAYFEET
8 Letters

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CLAYPIGEONS
11 Letters
1 RELATED CLUES
Flying targets?Crossword Clue

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GLASSHOUSE
10 Letters
4 RELATED CLUES
Detention facility not recommended for stonersCrossword Clue
Detention facility not recommended for stonersCrossword Clue
Unwise place to stow thrones, according to a certain ReverendCrossword Clue
At the end of spring, girl gets you and me in to weed part of the gardenCrossword Clue

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SEAM
4 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Line (tailor's version)Crossword Clue
Underground bandCrossword Clue
Rock band?Crossword Clue
Clothing lineCrossword Clue
Baseball featureCrossword Clue
Clothing label spotCrossword Clue
Clothes line?Crossword Clue
Jeans lineCrossword Clue
A-line lineCrossword Clue
Line of stitchesCrossword Clue

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SITTINGDUCK
11 Letters
4 RELATED CLUES
Easy markCrossword Clue
Vulnerable type meeting birdCrossword Clue
Defenseless targetCrossword Clue
One who's easy to takeCrossword Clue

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SOFTSPOT
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Point of sentimental weaknessCrossword Clue
Weakness for someone or somethingCrossword Clue
Particularly weak areaCrossword Clue
Sentimental weaknessCrossword Clue
WeaknessCrossword Clue
Affection for a swampCrossword Clue
Weak area — sentimental affectionCrossword Clue
Charming vulnerabilityCrossword Clue
Weakness for very loud ties, at first turning headsCrossword Clue
Sentimental fondnessCrossword Clue

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SORESPOT
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Touchy subjectCrossword Clue
Sensitive subjectCrossword Clue
Subject worth avoidingCrossword Clue
Sensitive subjectCrossword Clue
Touchy subjectCrossword Clue
The "there" in "Don't go there"Crossword Clue
Touchy subjectCrossword Clue
Touchy subject: bruise, perhapsCrossword Clue
Touchy subjectCrossword Clue
The "it" in "I don't want to talk about it"Crossword Clue

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TENDER
6 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Like filet mignonCrossword Clue
SoreCrossword Clue
Word after "legal" or "chicken"Crossword Clue
Sensitive to the touchCrossword Clue
The "T" of TLCCrossword Clue
Loving offerCrossword Clue
Sore foot of goat, one at the backCrossword Clue
WarmheartedCrossword Clue
Like poached fishCrossword Clue
Kind of introduction for technology consumer, not AmericanCrossword Clue

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UNDERBELLY
10 Letters
1 RELATED CLUES
Soft lower sideCrossword Clue

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WEAKLINKS
9 Letters

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WEAKSPOT
8 Letters
5 RELATED CLUES
Where one is vulnerableCrossword Clue
What an enemy exploitsCrossword Clue
Achilles heel?Crossword Clue
FoibleCrossword Clue
FoibleCrossword Clue

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SOFTTARGET
10 Letters

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BLOTS
5 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Dabs atCrossword Clue
Dabs at with a clothCrossword Clue
Inky smudgesCrossword Clue
Images on Rorschach testsCrossword Clue
Spots on a Rorschach cardCrossword Clue
Stains on reputationsCrossword Clue
Spots weak points in book - plentyCrossword Clue
Record spoilersCrossword Clue
Dark marksCrossword Clue
Dries gentlyCrossword Clue

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FENDER
6 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Area around a car’s wheelCrossword Clue
Car part the Brits call a "wing"Crossword Clue
Panel on a carCrossword Clue
Guard criminal missing old fellowCrossword Clue
Criminal losing old female guardCrossword Clue
Criminal losing old female guardCrossword Clue
Guard around fireplaceCrossword Clue
Guard of iron runs around edgeCrossword Clue
Metal guard to confine fire to the hearthCrossword Clue
Session on guitar a minor hit on the road in AmericaCrossword Clue

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GLASSJAW
8 Letters
1 RELATED CLUES
"""Wild Gals and Jack,"" in ""Maxim,"" describes a boxers vulnerability (5,3)"Crossword Clue

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INRANGE
7 Letters
6 RELATED CLUES
Like a Bluetooth device that's close enoughCrossword Clue
Callable, sayCrossword Clue
AccessibleCrossword Clue
Close enoughCrossword Clue
ReachableCrossword Clue
Close enoughCrossword Clue

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OFFGUARD
8 Letters
4 RELATED CLUES
UnpreparedCrossword Clue
Napping when not on screen?Crossword Clue
Unprepared, not operating with screenCrossword Clue
UnpreparedCrossword Clue

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OSAKA
5 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Honshu port cityCrossword Clue
Tennis champion NaomiCrossword Clue
"Shogun" settingCrossword Clue
Tennis star NaomiCrossword Clue
Home to the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan (built in A.D. 593)Crossword Clue
2020 US Open winner NaomiCrossword Clue
Tennis champion NaomiCrossword Clue
Tennis champ NaomiCrossword Clue
City that's home to the Shitennoji templeCrossword Clue
In 2021 she became the first tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremonyCrossword Clue

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SEAMS
5 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Stitched linesCrossword Clue
Come apart at the ___Crossword Clue
Sewer lines?Crossword Clue
Baseball featuresCrossword Clue
Lines of stitchesCrossword Clue
Stitched linesCrossword Clue
Stitching linesCrossword Clue
Tailor's linesCrossword Clue
Bursting at the ___Crossword Clue
Stitched linesCrossword Clue

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SINKABLE
8 Letters
3 RELATED CLUES
Bank, embroiled with lies, could go underCrossword Clue
Bank, embroiled with lies, could go underCrossword Clue
Bins leak, unfortunately liable to end up under waterCrossword Clue

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UNGUARDED
9 Letters
4 RELATED CLUES
Frank, carelessCrossword Clue
Open to attackCrossword Clue
Defenceless antelope in retreat somehow dread you coming inCrossword Clue
Rash, one caused by such a fire?Crossword Clue

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HEEL
4 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Foot partCrossword Clue
Part of a foot or shoeCrossword Clue
Stiletto, for oneCrossword Clue
Shoe supportCrossword Clue
Weak spot for AchillesCrossword Clue
Obedience class commandCrossword Clue
Inside part of a golf clubCrossword Clue
Back of the footCrossword Clue
Uneaten part of a loaf of bread, oftenCrossword Clue
Dog trainer's "Walk next to me!"Crossword Clue

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KNEE
4 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Midleg jointCrossword Clue
Largest joint in the bodyCrossword Clue
"___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)Crossword Clue
Prop for a banjoCrossword Clue
Wounded ___ MassacreCrossword Clue
Often-skinned body partCrossword Clue
Joint above the shinCrossword Clue
Leg jointCrossword Clue
Leg jointCrossword Clue
Take a ___ (silently protest)Crossword Clue

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TEMPLE
6 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
SynagogueCrossword Clue
Flat side of the headCrossword Clue
The Pantheon, e.gCrossword Clue
Glasses partCrossword Clue
Place of worshipCrossword Clue
Archbishop once in place of worshipCrossword Clue
In London, stop politician hiding in boxCrossword Clue
Part-time worker recalled the Spanish religious buildingCrossword Clue
Where one may worship a body partCrossword Clue
Its mascot is Stella the OwlCrossword Clue

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FRESHMEAT
9 Letters

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SHIN
4 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Guarded area for many athletesCrossword Clue
Leg part above an ankle tatCrossword Clue
Lower leg partCrossword Clue
Spot for a soccer player's paddingCrossword Clue
Leg partCrossword Clue
___ guardCrossword Clue
Lower leg partCrossword Clue
Lower legCrossword Clue
Front of the lower legCrossword Clue
Area guarded in many sportsCrossword Clue

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WEAKLINK
8 Letters
1 RELATED CLUES
Where strain results in partingCrossword Clue

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ACHILLES
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Greek hero who slew Hector at the gates of TroyCrossword Clue
Trojan War heroCrossword Clue
Desperately wants to protect suffering heroCrossword Clue
Hero with a weak spotCrossword Clue
Mythological figure with an eponymous body partCrossword Clue
Styx figureCrossword Clue
Trojan War hero whizzes around knollCrossword Clue
Classical hero to relax in sea to the westCrossword Clue
Hill-tops outside Paris halted himCrossword Clue
Hero is sore, getting sickCrossword Clue

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INPLAY
6 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Not out of boundsCrossword Clue
Like a live fumbleCrossword Clue
Parlay has a king thus functioningCrossword Clue
Not meant seriouslyCrossword Clue
Part of the pictureCrossword Clue
Not out-of-bounds, as a ballCrossword Clue
Active as an actor?Crossword Clue
Like catchable foul ballsCrossword Clue
Plain dancing? We're told why a ball may be soCrossword Clue
Not out-of-bounds, as a ballCrossword Clue

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SOFTSIDE
8 Letters

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BARE
4 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
UnadornedCrossword Clue
UnadornedCrossword Clue
NakedCrossword Clue
UnadornedCrossword Clue
In one's birthday suitCrossword Clue
Au naturelCrossword Clue
Like many trees in winterCrossword Clue
UnadornedCrossword Clue
ShowCrossword Clue
PlainCrossword Clue

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ONTHINICE
9 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
PrecariousCrossword Clue
In a precarious positionCrossword Clue
Over four weeks' money lost at one Riviera resort — precariously placedCrossword Clue
In a risky situationCrossword Clue
In an unstable positionCrossword Clue
Icon in the building in a precarious positionCrossword Clue
In a precarious situationCrossword Clue
Nothing pleasant about silly hint in a risky situationCrossword Clue
Run into bit of hassle over fine — don't count on support hereCrossword Clue
Risking calamityCrossword Clue

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INSECURE
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Lacking confidenceCrossword Clue
Non-tenured job that’s a cushy one, getting in at the topCrossword Clue
Loose cover across middle of deckCrossword Clue
Hit HBO show whose main character worked at the nonprofit We Got Y'allCrossword Clue
Island needs new rescue arranged for vulnerableCrossword Clue
Not adequately protected in dry riverCrossword Clue
Fast current at the start makes you anxiousCrossword Clue
Loose cover cushions, elastic edgesCrossword Clue
Lacking assurance about getting home safeCrossword Clue
Lacking assurance about getting home safeCrossword Clue

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ASTERISK
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
*Crossword Clue
Record qualifierCrossword Clue
Symbol above 8 on a keyboardCrossword Clue
Chance ordering teas first to starCrossword Clue
*Crossword Clue
"See footnote" symbolCrossword Clue
Star in danger after moving eastCrossword Clue
"ASTERISK (character sometimes used as an indicator of multiplication; times)"Crossword Clue
Footnote indicatorCrossword Clue
Embroiled in disaster is known starCrossword Clue

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LAMEDUCK
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Surprisingly, UK calmed by this ineffectual personCrossword Clue
President during his or her last days in office, e.gCrossword Clue
Weak and ineffectual personCrossword Clue
Official coming to the end of period in office?Crossword Clue
Outgoing officeholderCrossword Clue
One who has become powerlessCrossword Clue
Feeble flier?Crossword Clue
Ineffectual office holderCrossword Clue
Person with rapidly declining powerCrossword Clue
Person losing power towards the end of a term of officeCrossword Clue

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NOSE
4 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
The "N" in E.N.TCrossword Clue
Won by a ___Crossword Clue
It can run but not walkCrossword Clue
Front part of an airplaneCrossword Clue
Part of Groucho glassesCrossword Clue
Pet part that might get boopedCrossword Clue
It may drip in the winterCrossword Clue
Body part that glasses rest onCrossword Clue
Narrow margin to win by, metaphoricallyCrossword Clue
Narrow amount to win byCrossword Clue

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UNSAFER
7 Letters

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EASTENDER
9 Letters
9 RELATED CLUES
Londoner who may have a Cockney accent, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clueCrossword Clue
Dicky entered as Walford resident?Crossword Clue
TV cockney sneered at broadcastCrossword Clue
Festival holds purpose for Walford residentCrossword Clue
Cockneys mostly not tight with moneyCrossword Clue
Verily they approached us with gentle words and lowly respondedCrossword Clue
Cockney in ecstasy since getting offerCrossword Clue
Londoner in stormy sea on boat (4,5)Crossword Clue
Londoner in stormy sea on boatCrossword Clue

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EXPOSURE
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Showing Europe’s upset about voteCrossword Clue
A revealing of ancient city in publication of wrongdoingCrossword Clue
Publicity from art fair? Why not?Crossword Clue
Showing Europe's upset about voteCrossword Clue
Showing Europes upset about voteCrossword Clue
Former partner virtuous accepting huge revelationCrossword Clue
Old flame bound to cross river for publicityCrossword Clue
Ancient city in displays a revelationCrossword Clue
Big reveal sees English banker trap unknown figure by safeCrossword Clue
Photo of old lavatory? Yes!Crossword Clue

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SPANKING
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Stretch, and man gets punishmentCrossword Clue
Completely measure with rulerCrossword Clue
Whacks nine-inch rulerCrossword Clue
Sound thrashing for master of the bridge world?Crossword Clue
Punishment from Bridge expertCrossword Clue
Fresh punishmentCrossword Clue
After period of time, man is giving punishmentCrossword Clue
Great bridge cardCrossword Clue
Thrashing bridge supremoCrossword Clue
Cross relatives finally demanding punishmentCrossword Clue

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VERGE
5 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Border (on)Crossword Clue
BorderlineCrossword Clue
On the ___ of tearsCrossword Clue
ThresholdCrossword Clue
CuspCrossword Clue
PeripheryCrossword Clue
BrinkCrossword Clue
ThresholdCrossword Clue
Border crossed by driver, generallyCrossword Clue
Transitional pointCrossword Clue

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SNAKEPIT
8 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Dangerous place for Indiana JonesCrossword Clue
25 fences largely exposed in competitive environmentCrossword Clue
Criminal takes nip in place of vicious competitionCrossword Clue
Wife moved out of Twin Peaks, dreadfully dangerous placeCrossword Clue
Hostile environmentCrossword Clue
Horrifically chaotic settingCrossword Clue
Rain lightly covers most of bare, hostile environmentCrossword Clue
Place of ruthless competition?Crossword Clue
Place to keep moccasinsCrossword Clue
Trouble spot for Indiana JonesCrossword Clue

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WEARTHETROUSERS
15 Letters
2 RELATED CLUES
To be the boss's squeeze was sheer tortureCrossword Clue
Exercise authorityCrossword Clue

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ASSAILABLE
10 Letters
1 RELATED CLUES
Cruise in a fur, open to attackCrossword Clue

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SUELLABRAVERMAN
15 Letters

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CHINTZ
6 Letters
10 RELATED CLUES
Patterned cotton fabric, often with a floral designCrossword Clue
Glazed cotton fabricCrossword Clue
Suggest wearing primarily colourful unknown fabricCrossword Clue
Material beginning to conceal hint at start of the alphabet? Just the opposite!Crossword Clue
Material advice visiting CzechiaCrossword Clue
Material, a small amount found in Czech RepublicCrossword Clue
Multicoloured cotton fabric with a glazed finishCrossword Clue
Cotton fabric feature with trimming in topazCrossword Clue
Some Greek religious books with variable printed material?Crossword Clue
Material beginning to confirm reporters suspicionsCrossword Clue

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Showing 56 Matching Answers

ATRISK

10 RELATED CLUES

EXPOSED

9 RELATED CLUES

OPEN

9 RELATED CLUES

WEAK

9 RELATED CLUES

WIDEOPEN

8 RELATED CLUES

OUTONALIMB

9 RELATED CLUES

ACHILLESHEEL

10 RELATED CLUES

ACHILLESHEELS

3 RELATED CLUES

BLINDSIDE

2 RELATED CLUES

CHINKINTHEARMOR

CLAYFEET

CLAYPIGEONS

1 RELATED CLUES

GLASSHOUSE

4 RELATED CLUES

SEAM

10 RELATED CLUES

SITTINGDUCK

4 RELATED CLUES

SOFTSPOT

10 RELATED CLUES

SORESPOT

10 RELATED CLUES

TENDER

10 RELATED CLUES

UNDERBELLY

1 RELATED CLUES

WEAKLINKS

WEAKSPOT

5 RELATED CLUES

SOFTTARGET

BLOTS

10 RELATED CLUES

FENDER

10 RELATED CLUES

GLASSJAW

1 RELATED CLUES

INRANGE

6 RELATED CLUES

OFFGUARD

4 RELATED CLUES

OSAKA

10 RELATED CLUES

SEAMS

10 RELATED CLUES

SINKABLE

3 RELATED CLUES

UNGUARDED

4 RELATED CLUES

HEEL

10 RELATED CLUES

KNEE

10 RELATED CLUES

TEMPLE

10 RELATED CLUES

FRESHMEAT

SHIN

10 RELATED CLUES

WEAKLINK

1 RELATED CLUES

ACHILLES

10 RELATED CLUES

INPLAY

10 RELATED CLUES

SOFTSIDE

BARE

10 RELATED CLUES

ONTHINICE

10 RELATED CLUES