“With 68-Across, "Wicked" song suggested by the answers to the seven starred clues (and whose singer is spelled by the circled letters reading from left to right)” crossword clue

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 “With 68-Across, "Wicked" song suggested by the answers to the seven starred clues (and whose singer is spelled by the circled letters reading from left to right)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 30, 2025, where it runs at 66 Across 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.