Crossword clue
“Defy authority”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
REBELLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withL
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Defy authority” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 19, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with L.
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What is the answer to the “Defy authority” clue?+
The answer is REBEL (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 19, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
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