What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Public defender's assignment" from July 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Public defender's assignment”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CASE

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Public defender's assignment” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 19, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Public defender's assignment” clue?+

The answer is CASE (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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