The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REFUSENIK which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Defiant protester crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REFUSENIK | 100 % | 9 |
Why may REFUSENIK be the right solution?
The term "refusenik" refers to a person, typically in the former Soviet Union, who refuses to cooperate with authorities, often for political reasons. This fits the clue "defiant protester" as a refusenik is someone who actively resists or protests against the government or other authority figures.
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Crossword Answer definitions
REFUSENIK noun- One of the Jewish citizens of the former Soviet Union who were refused permission to emigrate.
- A person characterized by a particular refusal (especially one related to human rights).
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