Crossword answer

DEFECTED

8 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, September 24, 2026

Letter pattern

DEFECTED

Starts with D, ends with D · 8 letters

Clues that lead to DEFECTED

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

After mistake, journalist changed sides8Daily ExpressSep 24, 2026 Went to the other side (8)8The GuardianSep 20, 2026

About DEFECTED in crosswords

DEFECTED is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “After mistake, journalist changed sides” in the Daily Express crossword on September 24, 2026.

Other 8-letter answers

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Every appearance of DEFECTED (2)

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Sep 24, 2026

After mistake, journalist changed sides · Daily Express · 1 Down

Sep 20, 2026

Went to the other side (8) · The Guardian · 12 Across