Center defender in soccer
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Clue explained
A sweeper is a soccer defender who plays behind or centrally among the other defenders, covering the back line. “Center defender” identifies this positional role.
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The answer to “Center defender in soccer” in the LA Times crossword is SWEEPER — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 24-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Center defender in soccer” answer
SWEEPER (7 letters)
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What does SWEEPER mean?
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(noun)
- a person or device that cleans a floor or road by sweeping
- a player stationed behind the other defenders, free to defend at any point across the field and sometimes initiating and supporting attacks
- a small nocturnal shoaling fish of reefs and coastal waters, occurring chiefly in the tropical Indo-Pacific
When else has “Center defender in soccer” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 14, 2026 (most recent) → SWEEPER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Center defender in soccer”?
The answer is SWEEPER, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Center defender in soccer”?
7 letters: SWEEPER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 24-Down.
Can “Center defender in soccer” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for September 14, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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