Defender to shoot - this is the result of bad timing (8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defender to shoot - this is the result of bad timing (8) . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BACKFIRE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKFIRE Defender to shoot - this is the result of bad timing (8) (8)
7% PHOTOGRAPHING Shooting with negative, then positive, results (13) (13) The Guardian Cryptic May 19, 2026
6% GROW Shoot up (4) Puzzler Backwords Jun 2, 2026
6% RIFLE Weapon that shoots (5) Puzzler Backwords May 31, 2026
6% ROT Brain ___ (result of too much phone time) (3) USA Today May 31, 2026
6% ZAP Shoot with a ray gun (3) New York Times Midi May 30, 2026
6% WIN Positive result (3) The Telegraph Quick May 27, 2026
6% BUD Rudimentary shoot (3) (3) Puzzler May 27, 2026
6% ENSUED Followed as a result (6) Thomas Joseph May 25, 2026
6% PITY Feel bad for (4) Universal May 25, 2026
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