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.