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% ETCH Write on glass, perhaps (4) Newsday Oct 9, 2026
3% INS Follower of walk- or write- (3) Newsday Oct 8, 2026
3% CODES Writes software (5) Universal Oct 5, 2026
3% CODE Secret writing (4) Newsday Oct 5, 2026
3% PAPER Writing material (5) The Times Concise Oct 2, 2026
3% COAUTHOR Writing partner (8) New York Times Sep 30, 2026
3% ITIN "Put __ __ writing" (4) USA Today Quick Sep 30, 2026
3% US "Put __ __ writing" (2) USA Today Quick Sep 30, 2026
3% COMMITTOPAPER Put down in writing (13) New York Times Sep 27, 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.