In Soccer, Ahead of Defense and Behind Attack

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from World of Books, Group 285, Puzzle 1 (Library of Congress).

Question is: In Soccer, Ahead of Defense and Behind Attack

and the answer is: MIDFIELD

Word Meaning:

MIDFIELD — (sports) The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs).

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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