Need the answer to "Feline defense" from the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle dated March 12, 2022? We've got you covered. Our database contains 102 possible solutions for this clue. The most probable answer is CLAWING at 7 letters long, with a 99% confidence rating derived from historical crossword data.
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102 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CLAWING
Feline defense
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2022
99%
CLAWING
Feline defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2022
8%
TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
8%
TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
8%
PARRY
Fencing defense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
8%
PARRY
Fencing defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
8%
STINGER
Scorpion's defense
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
STINGER
Scorpion's defense
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
INKY
Like a squid's defense
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
8%
INKY
Like a squid's defense
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
GOTOPEN
Had no defense?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
GOTOPEN
Had no defense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
LAPCAT
Friendly feline
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
LAPCAT
Friendly feline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
LYON
French city that isn't a homonym of a roaring feline
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
8%
LYON
French city that isn't a homonym of a roaring feline
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
8%
SEATO
Cold War defense gp.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
SEATO
Cold War defense gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
SEAWALL
Element of coastal defense
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
SEAWALL
Element of coastal defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
LOLCAT
"I Can Has Cheezburger?" feline
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
LOLCAT
"I Can Has Cheezburger?" feline
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
SIAMESE
Blue-eyed feline
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
SIAMESE
Blue-eyed feline
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
CATBOY
Masculine feline anime character
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
CATBOY
Masculine feline anime character
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
PUMA
Wild feline also called a catamount
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
PUMA
Wild feline also called a catamount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
KAT
Nickname that sounds like a feline
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
8%
KAT
Nickname that sounds like a feline
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
8%
PHD
Deg. that requires a defense
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
8%
PHD
Deg. that requires a defense
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
8%
CALICOCAT
Tricolor feline
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
8%
CALICOCAT
Tricolor feline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
8%
ERRORS
Stat for a bad defense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
8%
ERRORS
Stat for a bad defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
8%
LEO
Zodiac feline
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
8%
LEO
Zodiac feline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
8%
CATGIRL
Young feline anime character
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
8%
CATGIRL
Young feline anime character
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
8%
CAT
___ distribution system (feline meme)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2025
8%
CAT
___ distribution system (feline meme)
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2025
8%
MOAT
Castle defense
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
8%
MOAT
Castle defense
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
8%
ALIBI
Suspect’s defense
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
8%
ALIBI
Suspect’s defense
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
8%
ODOR
Skunk’s defense
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
8%
ODOR
Skunk’s defense
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
8%
TOMCAT
Male feline
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
TOMCAT
Male feline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
MANXCAT
Tailless feline breed
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
MANXCAT
Tailless feline breed
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
ABM
Mil. defense letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2024
8%
ABM
Mil. defense letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2024
8%
CATCONDO
Piece of feline furniture
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
8%
CATCONDO
Piece of feline furniture
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
8%
PUSSINBOOTS
*Swashbuckling feline voiced by Antonio Banderas
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2024
8%
PUSSINBOOTS
*Swashbuckling feline voiced by Antonio Banderas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
8%
INK
Squid's defense
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2024
8%
INK
Squid's defense
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
8%
TACTIC
Zone defense, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
8%
TACTIC
Zone defense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
8%
ANTLER
Buck's defense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
8%
ANTLER
Buck's defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
8%
OCELOT
Feral feline
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 10, 2024
8%
OCELOT
Feral feline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 10, 2024
8%
INKSAC
Part of a squid's defense mechanism
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2024
8%
INKSAC
Part of a squid's defense mechanism
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2024
8%
FULLCOURTPRESS
Periodical for prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2024
8%
FULLCOURTPRESS
Periodical for prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
8%
CATTREE
Structure for a feline
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2024
8%
CATTREE
Structure for a feline
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
8%
ATTACK
Players between midfield and defense in lacrosse
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2024
8%
ATTACK
Players between midfield and defense in lacrosse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
8%
GOALKEEPER
Last line of defense in soccer
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2024
8%
GOALKEEPER
Last line of defense in soccer
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2024
8%
LEVEE
Flood defense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2023
8%
LEVEE
Flood defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
8%
ALLEYCAT
Stray feline
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 24, 2023
8%
ALLEYCAT
Stray feline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 24, 2023
8%
NORAD
U.S./Canada defense letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2023
8%
NORAD
U.S./Canada defense letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
8%
TABBYCAT
Mottled feline
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 10, 2023
8%
TABBYCAT
Mottled feline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 10, 2023
8%
ISA
"The best defense ___ good offense"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2023
8%
ISA
"The best defense ___ good offense"
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
8%
STING
Hornet's defense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2023
8%
STING
Hornet's defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2023
8%
MOATS
Circular defense mechanisms
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2023
8%
MOATS
Circular defense mechanisms
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2023
8%
DOUBLETEAM
Two-on-one defense strategy in basketball
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
8%
DOUBLETEAM
Two-on-one defense strategy in basketball
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
8%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the pads on feline paws
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2023
8%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the pads on feline paws
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2023
8%
NOSETACKLE
Center of a 3-4 football defense
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2023
8%
NOSETACKLE
Center of a 3-4 football defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2023
8%
LEGALTEAMS
Squads known for their strength in defense?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
8%
LEGALTEAMS
Squads known for their strength in defense?
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
8%
KITTEN
Young feline
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 2, 2023
8%
KITTEN
Young feline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 2, 2023
8%
SEAWALLS
Coastal defense structures
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2023
8%
SEAWALLS
Coastal defense structures
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2023
8%
CATGAP
Period with a noticeable lack of feline fossils
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2023
8%
CATGAP
Period with a noticeable lack of feline fossils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2023
8%
REBUTTAL
Optional trial phase after the defense rests
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2022
8%
REBUTTAL
Optional trial phase after the defense rests
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2022
8%
OCTOPUSINK
*Underwater defense stored in sacs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2022
8%
OCTOPUSINK
*Underwater defense stored in sacs
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2022
8%
ANGORACAT
Long-haired feline
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 14, 2022
8%
ANGORACAT
Long-haired feline
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 14, 2022
8%
WILDCAT
Ferocious feline, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2022
8%
WILDCAT
Ferocious feline, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2022
8%
TIGRESS
Fierce female feline
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 29, 2022
8%
TIGRESS
Fierce female feline
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 29, 2022
8%
NATO
Western defense org.
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 12, 2022
8%
NATO
Western defense org.
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2022
8%
OAS
Western defense gp.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2022
8%
OAS
Western defense gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2022
8%
PINKPANTHER
Animated feline in Inspector Clouseau films
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2022
8%
PINKPANTHER
Animated feline in Inspector Clouseau films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2022
8%
LOAF
Cat ___ (feline position that resembles a bread form)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2022
8%
LOAF
Cat ___ (feline position that resembles a bread form)
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2022
8%
VENOM
Jellyfish defense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2021
8%
VENOM
Jellyfish defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2021
8%
BEARCAT
It isn't ursine or feline, surprisingly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2021
8%
BEARCAT
It isn't ursine or feline, surprisingly
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2021
8%
PARAPET
Castle defense
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 8, 2021
8%
PARAPET
Castle defense
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 8, 2021
8%
HEATHCLIFF
Annoying feline in comics
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2021
8%
HEATHCLIFF
Annoying feline in comics
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2021
8%
WALL
Hadrian's defense
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2021
8%
WALL
Hadrian's defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2021
8%
SPRAY
Skunk's defense
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2021
8%
SPRAY
Skunk's defense
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2021
8%
AIRTIGHTALIBI
Rock-solid defense for a suspect (note this answer's rightmost 2 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2021
8%
AIRTIGHTALIBI
Rock-solid defense for a suspect (note this answer's rightmost 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2021
8%
SIAMESECAT
Asian feline breed
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2021
8%
SIAMESECAT
Asian feline breed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2021
8%
TIGER
Striped feline
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 14, 2021
8%
TIGER
Striped feline
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 14, 2021
8%
CATSAT
Fed a friend's feline
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2021
8%
CATSAT
Fed a friend's feline
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
8%
ELAL
Its planes have missile defense systems
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2021
8%
ELAL
Its planes have missile defense systems
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2021
8%
CATS
Musical with feline characters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2020
8%
CATS
Musical with feline characters
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
8%
PITCHPURRFECT
Film with a feline baseball ace?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
8%
PITCHPURRFECT
Film with a feline baseball ace?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
8%
FORT
Snowball fight defense
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2020
8%
FORT
Snowball fight defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2020
8%
PRESS
Aggressive defense in basketball
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2020
8%
PRESS
Aggressive defense in basketball
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2020
1%
PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like most dissertation defenses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like most dissertation defenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
PURR
Contented feline's sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
1%
PURR
Contented feline's sound
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
1%
TIGERLILY
Flower that's dangerous to felines, despite its name
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
TIGERLILY
Flower that's dangerous to felines, despite its name
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
ORR
Only defenseman to lead the NHL in points
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
ORR
Only defenseman to lead the NHL in points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
MACED
Sprayed in self-defense
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
1%
MACED
Sprayed in self-defense
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
1%
ALLEYCATS
Some city felines
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
1%
ALLEYCATS
Some city felines
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
1%
CHEETAHS
Fast felines
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
1%
CHEETAHS
Fast felines
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
1%
DISARM
Render defenseless
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2024
1%
DISARM
Render defenseless
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2024
1%
KITTENCABOODLE
Whole bunch of baby felines?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 12, 2024
1%
KITTENCABOODLE
Whole bunch of baby felines?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 12, 2024
1%
OASIS
Desert lifeline
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2024
1%
OASIS
Desert lifeline
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2024
1%
PALM
Body part with a lifeline
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2023
1%
PALM
Body part with a lifeline
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
1%
UNARM
Render defenseless
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 19, 2023
1%
UNARM
Render defenseless
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 19, 2023
1%
ORALS
Dissertation defenses, usually
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2022
1%
ORALS
Dissertation defenses, usually
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2022
1%
HELIKESIT
With 69-Across, Lifeline?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2022
1%
HELIKESIT
With 69-Across, Lifeline?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2022
1%
KARATE
Self-defense technique
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2022
1%
KARATE
Self-defense technique
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2022
1%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Goalie's feline-esque attribute
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2021
1%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Goalie's feline-esque attribute
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2021
1%
ODORS
Skunks’ defenses
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 31, 2021
1%
ODORS
Skunks’ defenses
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 31, 2021
1%
JUJITSU
Self-defense art
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 23, 2021
1%
JUJITSU
Self-defense art
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 23, 2021
1%
INNERMOATS
Useless castle defenses?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2021
1%
INNERMOATS
Useless castle defenses?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2021
1%
FAILSAFES
Emergency defenses
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 3, 2021
1%
FAILSAFES
Emergency defenses
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 3, 2021
1%
ATHLETICYANKEES
With 92-Across, energetic New Englanders filch furry fledgling felines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2021
1%
ATHLETICYANKEES
With 92-Across, energetic New Englanders filch furry fledgling felines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2021
1%
SPHYNXCATS
Some hairless felines
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 10, 2021
1%
SPHYNXCATS
Some hairless felines
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
1%
MACE
Self-defense spray
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2020
1%
MACE
Self-defense spray
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
1%
BEEFSUP
Makes more formidable, as defenses
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2020
1%
BEEFSUP
Makes more formidable, as defenses
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2020
1%
HISSAT
Menace, feline-style
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2020
1%
HISSAT
Menace, feline-style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Feline defense" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 102 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CLAWING (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Feline defense"?
The best answer for "Feline defense" is CLAWING with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Feline defense" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 12, 2022.