The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word REBEL which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Defy authority crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REBEL | 100 % | 5 |
Why may REBEL be the right solution?
"Defy authority" is a clue that suggests going against rules or orders. The word "REBEL" means to resist or defy authority, making it the right solution for this clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Defy authority
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rebel
- resist
- challenge
- disobey
- forbid
- sass
- beat
- beggar
- champion
- combat
- dare
- face
Crossword Answer definitions
REBEL noun- A person who resists an established authority, often violently
- A person from the Confederate States of America
- To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
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