The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word APOLOGISE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1985.
Offer a defence crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| APOLOGISE | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Offer a defence
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- apologise
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Crossword Answer definitions
APOLOGISE verb- (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
- To express regret that a certain event has occurred.
- To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.
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