“Freudian origin of defense mechanisms” crossword clue
Answer
E
G
O
•••EGO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EGO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Freudian origin of defense mechanisms”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 14, 2026, where it runs at 10 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
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