Defamatory writing Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defamatory writing . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LIBEL.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LIBEL Defamatory writing (5)
3% LEAN Economical, as writing (4) Wall Street Journal Apr 1, 2026
3% ISLANDER Defamatory speech by one resident of Anglesey? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 27, 2026
3% JOT Write quickly (3) USA Today Mar 25, 2026
3% PARAGRAPH Section of writing (9) (9) Mirror Quick Mar 19, 2026
3% BLOGPOST Bit of internet writing (8) New York Times Mar 17, 2026
3% PEN Write; what to write with (3) The Telegraph Mini Mar 15, 2026
3% EDIT Revise, as writing (4) Newsday Mar 15, 2026
3% SCRIBBLE Write or draw carelessly (8) The Times Concise Mar 13, 2026
3% NIB Writing tip? (3) LA Times Daily Mar 11, 2026
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LIBEL is a term used in law for written defamation. It involves false statements that harm someone's reputation. In a crossword, "Defamatory writing" hints at this legal term, leading to the answer LIBEL.