Defeat Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defeat (11) featured in Puzzler puzzle on June 21, 2026. We have found 43 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SUBJUGATION.

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34 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
SUBJUGATION Defeat (11) (11) Puzzler Jun 21, 2026
LOSS Defeat (4) The Telegraph Quick May 23, 2026
BEAT Defeat (4) Universal May 11, 2026
ROUT Defeat (4) Puzzler Backwords Apr 26, 2026
BEST Defeat (4) Universal Feb 12, 2026
LICK Defeat (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 11, 2025
L Defeat (1) USA Today Quick Jul 31, 2025
CONQUER Defeat (7)
OVERCOME Defeat (8) (8) Puzzler Dec 27, 2024
T Defeat (1) USA Today Quick Oct 22, 2024

9 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
33% LOSES Is defeated (5) The Telegraph Quick Mar 23, 2026
31% VANQUISHED Defeated (10) The Telegraph Quick Jun 20, 2016
31% FALLSTO Is defeated by (7)
31% BITTHEDUST Was defeated (10)
31% SHOOTSDOWN Defeats (10)
31% AGONYOF ". . . and the __ defeat" (7)
31% DOWNFALLEN Defeated (10)
31% METONESWATERLOO Was defeated (15)
31% TROUNCER Defeater. (8)

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In the world of crosswords, "Defeat" is a clue that hints at the answer "LOSS." In this context, "Defeat" refers to a situation where one fails to win or is overcome by an opponent. "Loss" signifies the absence or deprivation of something valuable, like a game or a battle. This connection highlights the thematic link between the clue and the answer, showcasing how the puzzle pieces fit together to form a coherent and satisfying solution.