Crossword answer
DEFENCE
7 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 39 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, October 5, 2026
Letter pattern
DEFENCE
Clues that lead to DEFENCE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Vindication7Daily ExpressOct 5, 2026
Guard7Evening StandardSep 22, 2026
No prosecution of a half dead criminal7Evening StandardAug 24, 2026
Protection7Daily ExpressMay 20, 2026
A case of justification7Evening StandardJul 4, 2024
One opposed to prosecution?7Evening StandardMay 6, 2024
About DEFENCE in crosswords
DEFENCE is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 39 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Vindication” in the Daily Express crossword on October 5, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
MEDIATEIntercede
NETCORDWimbledon etc ordinarily entertaining tennis supporter
GREASEDSince feeding insatiable hunger, ready to swim the Channel?
GESTUREGesticulate
ATLARGEOn the loose
YESITIS"Indeed!"
GASLINECertain stove conduit
CARRIONPutrefying flesh
PATREONMembership platform for content creators
FLAUTASMexican dish with fried tortillas
TUITIONInstruction
PUNSTERFull-groan person?
TAPROOTPart of dandelion? Too right, Pat, it goes upwards (7)
CALDERADepression formed by a volcano's collapse
Every appearance of DEFENCE (39)
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Oct 5, 2026
Vindication · Daily Express · 22 Across
Sep 22, 2026
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Aug 24, 2026
No prosecution of a half dead criminal · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jun 7, 2026
Guard · Evening Standard · 5 Down
May 20, 2026
Protection · Daily Express · 2 Down
Mar 14, 2026
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Feb 1, 2026
Guard · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Dec 29, 2025
Protection · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Dec 19, 2025
Guard · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Dec 9, 2025
Protection · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Nov 9, 2025
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Sep 30, 2025
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
May 5, 2025
Protection · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Mar 11, 2025
Protection · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Dec 16, 2024
Protection · The Independent · 20 Across
Oct 29, 2024
Protection · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jul 4, 2024
A case of justification · Evening Standard · 21 Down
May 6, 2024
One opposed to prosecution? · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 22, 2024
Protection · The Independent · 11 Across
May 3, 2023
Protection · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Apr 11, 2023
Guard · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Apr 25, 2022
Guard · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Apr 14, 2022
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Feb 2, 2022
Guard · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Nov 23, 2021
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Aug 3, 2021
No prosecution of a half dead criminal · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jun 11, 2021
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jan 13, 2021
Guard · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Aug 26, 2020
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jul 21, 2020
Guard · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Jun 25, 2020
Guard · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jun 10, 2020
Protection · Evening Standard · 30 Across
May 27, 2020
Protection · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Apr 15, 2020
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Feb 19, 2020
Guard · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Jan 4, 2019
Protection · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Sep 5, 2018
Protection · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Apr 18, 2018
A case of justification · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Feb 28, 2018
One opposed to prosecution? · Evening Standard · 21 Down