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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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LIBEL Defamatory writing | (5) | ||
| 4% | SLUR Defamatory remark | (4) | The Times Concise | May 1, 2026 |
| 3% | PEN Writing tool | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 3% | CHALK It's used to write on a blackboard | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jul 19, 2026 |
| 3% | EDGAR Mystery-writing award | (5) | Universal | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 3% | SCRAWL Bad writing | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 3% | TYPOS Writing wrongs | (5) | New York Times | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 3% | EDIT Revise, as writing | (4) | Newsday | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 3% | PENCIL Writing tool | (6) | Commuter | Jul 11, 2026 |
| 3% | NOTEPAPER Writing sheets for jottings | (9) | The Times Concise | Jul 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.