A Type of Action, Generally Defensive in Nature
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Small World, Group 690, Puzzle 3 (Dust Particles).
Question is: A Type of Action, Generally Defensive in Nature
and the answer is: REARGUARD
Word Meaning:
REARGUARD — (military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
Definitions from Wiktionary.