Reply defensively Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Reply defensively . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BRISTLE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BRISTLE Reply defensively (7)
3% LOB Defensive tennis shot (3) New York Times Mini Jul 27, 2026
3% ENDS Some defensive linemen (4) LA Times Mini Jul 27, 2026
3% YES Positive reply (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 26, 2026
3% ANS Reply to a question, for short (3)
3% HERE Roll call reply (4) Eugene Sheffer Jul 16, 2026
3% SHIELD Knight's defense (6) USA Today Jul 12, 2026
3% ANSWERED Replied (8) The Telegraph Quick Jul 9, 2026
3% FORT Defensive stronghold (4) New York Times Midi Jul 6, 2026
3% ALIBI Suspect's defense (5) Thomas Joseph Jun 29, 2026
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