The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word UPHOLD which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2005.
Defend, as against criticism crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UPHOLD | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Defend, as against criticism
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- maintain
- uphold
- maintained
- maintaining
- stand up
- stick up
- guard
- vindicate
- vindicated
- exoneration
- vindication
- defensive
Crossword Answer definitions
UPHOLD verb- To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate.
- To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling
- To support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)
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