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, say (4)
3% COMPOSE Write music (7) (7) Mirror Quick Aug 28, 2026
3% CORRESPONDS Agrees and writes (11) (11) Mirror Cryptic Aug 24, 2026
3% ESSAY Writing assignment (5) USA Today Aug 21, 2026
3% TYPES Writes an email, say (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 21, 2026
3% P Writing instruments (1) USA Today Quick Aug 20, 2026
3% PENS Writes (4) New York Times Aug 18, 2026
3% PEN Writing tool (3) Commuter Aug 18, 2026
3% ESSAYS Writing assignments (6) USA Today Aug 14, 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.