The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word APOLOGIST which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1971.
Defender crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| APOLOGIST | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Defender
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- protector
- guardian
- defensor
- defensive
- defend
- defense
- defence
- defendant
- guard
- bodyguard
- campaigner
- militant
Crossword Answer definitions
APOLOGIST noun- One who makes an apology.
- One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution.
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