The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PLEA which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1996.
Defense___ crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PLEA | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Defense___
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- defence
- defence mechanism
- vindication
- demurrer
- defense mechanism
- refutation
- denial
- dod
- defence reaction
- defending team
- defense department
- defense lawyers
Crossword Answer definitions
PLEA noun- An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
- An excuse; an apology.
- That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
- That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.
- An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.
- The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.
- A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.
- To plead; to argue.
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