Challenge, as authority Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFY Challenge, as authority (4)
94% REBEL Challenger of authority (5)
82% SEZME Comeback to a challenge of authority (5) New York Times Mar 7, 2021
55% ANTIPOPE Dad in a new relationship, a man challenging religious authority (8)
11% HARD Challenging (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 9, 2026
11% DARE Challenge (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 9, 2026
10% APPEAL Challenge a verdict (6) Commuter Feb 10, 2026
10% IDARE Start of a challenge (5) Newsday Feb 8, 2026
10% BOSSBATTLE Challenge for a gamer (10) New York Times Feb 6, 2026
10% PSATS Jrs.' challenges (5) Newsday Jan 30, 2026
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