“Openly resists” crossword clue
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••••••DEFIES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEFIES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Openly resists”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 11, 2026, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 11, 2026 grid5DSuperfluous8 ltrs›6DPurchases for some audiophiles7 ltrs›26DSides5 ltrs›27DInducing goose bumps5 ltrs›28DWorth exploring10 ltrs›35DUseful contacts3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 11, 20261ALewis Carroll's "The ___ and the Carpenter"6 ltrs›7ASomething you might leave at the front door when entering a house4 ltrs›11A"Yeah, right!"4 ltrs›15AQuantity6 ltrs›16AWords from someone who failed to understand9 ltrs›18A"Oh, for heaven's sake!"16 ltrs›20AShow contempt for, in a way7 ltrs›21ARain delay coverings5 ltrs›
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