Fortification
Crossword Clue and Answers
Today we have 13 crossword solutions for Fortification which appeared recently in The Sun Cryptic.
We have deemed Fortification as a COMMON crossword clue as we have seen it included in several crossword publications.
The most recent answer we found for this clue is "REDOUBT".
Publications
- The Sun Cryptic - Thursday, 15 Jul 2021
- The New York Times Crossword - Saturday, 23 Jan 2021
- Irish Independent - Simple - Thursday, 22 Oct 2020
Crossword Answers
6 letters
CASTLE
Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
7 letters
REDOUBT
(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses
BASTION
Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
BULWARK
A fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
DEFENCE
The act of defending someone or something against attack or injury; "a good boxer needs a good defense"; "defense against hurricanes is an urgent problem"
RAMPART
An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
CITADEL
A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
LUNETTE
Oval or circular opening; to allow light into a dome or vault
8 letters
STOCKADE
A penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)
MUNITION
Defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
PALISADE
Fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
9 letters
BARRICADE
A barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy; "they stormed the barricade"
13 letters
STRENGTHENING
The act of increasing the strength of something