Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on February 26, 2024, the clue "Defer" has 11 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is POSTPONE (8 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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11 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
POSTPONE
Defer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2024
99%
POSTPONE
Defer
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2024
50%
ATAB
Run up — (defer payment)
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 25, 2018
50%
ATAB
Run up — (defer payment)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 25, 2018
1%
IRAS
Tax-deferred svgs. plans
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
1%
IRAS
Tax-deferred svgs. plans
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
1%
BOWEDTO
Greeted deferentially
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 21, 2023
1%
BOWEDTO
Greeted deferentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 21, 2023
1%
RUNSATAB
Arranges for deferred payment
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2022
1%
RUNSATAB
Arranges for deferred payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2022
1%
IRA
Tax-deferred nest egg, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2022
1%
IRA
Tax-deferred nest egg, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2022
1%
BACKBURNER
*Figurative place for deferred options
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2021
1%
BACKBURNER
*Figurative place for deferred options
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2021
1%
GROVEL
Show deference, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2021
1%
GROVEL
Show deference, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2021
1%
ASYOUWISH
Words of deferential obedience
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2021
1%
ASYOUWISH
Words of deferential obedience
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2021
1%
KNELT
Showed deference to a queen
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2020
1%
KNELT
Showed deference to a queen
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2020
1%
TWOA
Old draft deferment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2019
1%
TWOA
Old draft deferment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Defer" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 11 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is POSTPONE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Defer"?
The best answer for "Defer" is POSTPONE with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Defer" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 26, 2024.