Crossword answer
DEFEATED
8 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen The Independent, January 28, 2026
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DEFEATED
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DEFEATED is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Conquered one achievement, inspiring another” in the The Independent crossword on January 28, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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ALBRIGHTClinton secretary of state
GULLIVERSwift traveller
ADJACENTContiguous
TEABREAKRefreshment stop (3,5)
BEDCHECKCurfew inspection
NEDROREM“Air Music” composer
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REPARTEEWitty retort
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Every appearance of DEFEATED (10)
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Jan 28, 2026
Conquered one achievement, inspiring another · The Independent · 29 Across
Dec 16, 2025
Beaten · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Aug 23, 2025
Beaten · Evening Standard · 19 Across
May 20, 2025
Beaten with a great effort indeed · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Dec 7, 2022
Conquered · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Sep 10, 2021
Beaten · Evening Standard · 19 Across
May 11, 2021
Beaten · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Jun 5, 2020
Beaten · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Dec 27, 2019
Beaten · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Feb 6, 2019
Beaten with a great effort indeed · Evening Standard · 32 Across