Crossword answer

DEFERENCE

9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, August 2, 2026

Letter pattern

DEFERENCE

Starts with D, ends with E · 9 letters

Clues that lead to DEFERENCE

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Yielding soldiers dividing something used to oppose attacks9Daily ExpressAug 2, 2026 Reverence9Evening StandardNov 7, 2019

About DEFERENCE in crosswords

DEFERENCE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Yielding soldiers dividing something used to oppose attacks” in the Daily Express crossword on August 2, 2026.

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Every appearance of DEFERENCE (2)

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Aug 2, 2026

Yielding soldiers dividing something used to oppose attacks · Daily Express · 3 Down

Nov 7, 2019

Reverence · Evening Standard · 14 Down