The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PARRY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Deflect, as an insult or a sword crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PARRY | 100 % | 5 |
Why may PARRY be the right solution?
The word "parry" means to deflect or block, whether it's an insult or a sword. It is commonly used in fencing to describe the act of deflecting an opponent's attack.
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Crossword Answer definitions
PARRY noun- A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
- A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
- (combat sports and martial arts) A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
- To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
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