Deep trench outside a castle — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the April 24 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
MOAT
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
April 24 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword April 24 2026
MOAT
Castle area filled with crocodiles, in cartoons
MOAT
4
Castle defense (rhymes with "boat")
MOAT
4
Protective ditch around a castle
MOAT
4
Protective ditch around a castle (anagram of "atom")
MOAT
4
Trench outside a castle filled with water (rhymes with "boat")
MOAT
4
Defensive ditch around a castle
MOAT
4
Deep trench outside a castle (rhymes with "goat")
MOAT
4
Castle defense (anagram of "atom")
MOAT
4
Palace barrier (rhymes with "goat")
MOAT
4
Castle's aquatic defense
MOAT
4
Defensive ditch around a castle
MOAT
4
Defensive castle ditch with water
MOAT
4
Honey-glazed meat
HAM
3
Chest-thumping animal
APE
3
Haul, as a car
TOW
3
"What did ___ to deserve this?": 2 wds.
IDO
3
Hoppy drinks at a brewpub
ALES
4
Good vs. ___
EVIL
4
Tater ___ (potato dish)
TOT
3
"A match ___ in heaven"
MADE
4
Superstitious warning sign
OMEN
4
Powerful food duos! Pair these red fruits with peanut butter to let the fiber, fats, and proteins work together to keep you fuller
APPLES
6
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