“Death-___” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••DEFYING
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEFYING is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Death-___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2025, where it runs at 19 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 5, 2025 grid18AHard to understand10 ltrs›22ASailor who drinks only the finest grog?11 ltrs›27AEnd-of-level showdown9 ltrs›32AVote for3 ltrs›35AProjectionist's item8 ltrs›43AConvenient spot for a cat nap?10 ltrs›47A"Darn it!"4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••DEFYING7 ltrs
••••••DEMISE6 ltrs
•••••••DECEASE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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