Answer to "Part of a dissertation defense" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GRILLING which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2013.

Part of a dissertation defense crossword clue answers

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Answer	Likelyness	Letters
GRILLING	100 %	8

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Part of a dissertation defense

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Crossword Answer definitions

GRILLING verb

1. To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
2. To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
3. To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.
4. To feel very hot; to swelter.
5. To stamp or mark with a grill.

GRILLING verb

1. To make angry; provoke; incite.
2. To terrify; make tremble.
3. To tremble; shiver.
4. To snarl; snap.

GRILLING noun

1. A thorough interrogation.
2. The act or process of grilling, or broiling.

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