Can't figure out Defense mechanism?? The Wall Street Journal crossword from May 10, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 6 letters.
Defense mechanism? Crossword Answer
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Defense mechanism? Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 6-letter answer to "Defense mechanism?" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Defense mechanism?" crossword clue is DENIAL. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.
Which crossword used "Defense mechanism?" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on May 10, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of DENIAL?
The word DENIAL means: the act of refusing to comply (as with a request). This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Defense mechanism?".