Crossword Answer For
Reward for a successful defense: Abbr.
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 5, 2019 Answers
The crossword clue "Reward for a successful defense: Abbr." can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from December 5, 2019. We've gathered 95 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is PHD (3 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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95 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
PHD
Reward for a successful defense: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2019
99%
PHD
Reward for a successful defense: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2019
4%
ETAL
Bibliography abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
ETAL
Bibliography abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
ARR
Train board abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
4%
ARR
Train board abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
4%
ATTN
Memo abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
ATTN
Memo abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
4%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
4%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
TBA
Schedule abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
TBA
Schedule abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
INC
Company abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
INC
Company abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
ESTD
Cornerstone abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
ESTD
Cornerstone abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
PARRY
Fencing defense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
PARRY
Fencing defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
AVE
Common abbr. on street maps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
AVE
Common abbr. on street maps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
STINGER
Scorpion's defense
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
STINGER
Scorpion's defense
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
MISC
Junk drawer abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
MISC
Junk drawer abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
LTR
Copier tray abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
LTR
Copier tray abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
INKY
Like a squid's defense
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
INKY
Like a squid's defense
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
MSRP
Car sticker abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
MSRP
Car sticker abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
GOTOPEN
Had no defense?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
GOTOPEN
Had no defense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
TBD
Sked abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
TBD
Sked abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
TNT
Big bang abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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TNT
Big bang abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
BYE
Potential reward for a top-seeded team
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
BYE
Potential reward for a top-seeded team
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
CONTENTCATERPILLAR
Inchworm with a successful YouTube channel?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
4%
CONTENTCATERPILLAR
Inchworm with a successful YouTube channel?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
4%
VISTA
Peak reward
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
VISTA
Peak reward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHO
Cable TV abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHO
Cable TV abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
SEAWALL
Element of coastal defense
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
SEAWALL
Element of coastal defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
SEATO
Cold War defense gp.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
SEATO
Cold War defense gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
LBS
Birth announcement abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
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LBS
Birth announcement abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
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EARN
Get as a reward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
4%
EARN
Get as a reward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
4%
THUR
Calendar abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
4%
THUR
Calendar abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
4%
OPCIT
Footnote abbr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
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OPCIT
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
4%
BONUS
Employee's reward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
4%
BONUS
Employee's reward
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
4%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
4%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
4%
PSI
Tire pressure abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
4%
PSI
Tire pressure abbr.
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
4%
CIT
Op. __: footnote abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
4%
CIT
Op. __: footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
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APPT
Calendar abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
4%
APPT
Calendar abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
4%
RTE
Highway sign abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
4%
RTE
Highway sign abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
4%
ENC
Business letter abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
4%
ENC
Business letter abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
4%
STE
Office address abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
4%
STE
Office address abbr.
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
4%
TSP
Recipe abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
4%
TSP
Recipe abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
4%
AKA
Alias abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
4%
AKA
Alias abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
4%
DOGTREAT
Beagle’s reward
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
4%
DOGTREAT
Beagle’s reward
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
4%
IIRC
Text abbr. whose last letter stands for "correctly"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
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IIRC
Text abbr. whose last letter stands for "correctly"
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
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ERRORS
Stat for a bad defense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
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ERRORS
Stat for a bad defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
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RAISE
Job reward
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
4%
RAISE
Job reward
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
4%
BCE
Historical dating abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
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BCE
Historical dating abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
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FEB
Calendar abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
4%
FEB
Calendar abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
4%
OBO
"Price flexible" abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
4%
OBO
"Price flexible" abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
4%
ESQ
Law firm abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
4%
ESQ
Law firm abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
4%
OPER
Telephone dial abbr.
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
OPER
Telephone dial abbr.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
ASAP
"Get a move on!" abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
ASAP
"Get a move on!" abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
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WINAT
Be successful in
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
4%
WINAT
Be successful in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
4%
GOPLACES
Be successful
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2025
4%
GOPLACES
Be successful
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
4%
IBID
Footnote abbr.
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
4%
IBID
Footnote abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
4%
OTOH
Texting abbr. hidden in "zero to hero"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
4%
OTOH
Texting abbr. hidden in "zero to hero"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
4%
MOAT
Castle defense
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
4%
MOAT
Castle defense
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
4%
NYSE
Big Board abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
4%
NYSE
Big Board abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
4%
CORP
Business abbr.
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
4%
CORP
Business abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
4%
MIC
Audio jack abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
4%
MIC
Audio jack abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
4%
ALIBI
Suspect’s defense
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
4%
ALIBI
Suspect’s defense
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
4%
DST
"Spring forward" abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
4%
DST
"Spring forward" abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
4%
FWD
Subject line abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
4%
FWD
Subject line abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
4%
ITWONTWORK
*"I doubt that will be successful"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
4%
ITWONTWORK
*"I doubt that will be successful"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
4%
NETWT
Food package abbr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
4%
NETWT
Food package abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
4%
TBSP
Recipe abbr.
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
4%
TBSP
Recipe abbr.
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
4%
SOCKO
Very successful, in old slang
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
4%
SOCKO
Very successful, in old slang
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
4%
ODOR
Skunk’s defense
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
4%
ODOR
Skunk’s defense
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
4%
VOL
Book-spine abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 1, 2025
4%
VOL
Book-spine abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 1, 2025
4%
IRR
Sale rack abbr.
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
4%
IRR
Sale rack abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
4%
TREAT
Dog’s reward
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
4%
TREAT
Dog’s reward
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
4%
LETSDOTHISAGAIN
Remark after some successful 34-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
4%
LETSDOTHISAGAIN
Remark after some successful 34-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
4%
NYNY
Manhattan address abbr. (... letter 3)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2024
4%
NYNY
Manhattan address abbr. (... letter 3)
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2024
4%
REW
Remote abbr. akin to <<
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
4%
REW
Remote abbr. akin to <<
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
4%
CO
Biz abbr.
(2)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
4%
CO
Biz abbr.
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
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%
MAY
Month that's rarely abbreviated
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MAY
Month that's rarely abbreviated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
AVAIL
To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
AVAIL
To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 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%
RSVP
Invitation abbreviation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
1%
RSVP
Invitation abbreviation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
TONOAVAIL
Unsuccessfully
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
TONOAVAIL
Unsuccessfully
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
ADUE
Italian musical phrase often abbreviated as "a2"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
ADUE
Italian musical phrase often abbreviated as "a2"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
CATTREATS
Temptations rewards
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
CATTREATS
Temptations rewards
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%
TREATS
Rover’s rewards
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
TREATS
Rover’s rewards
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
EDSEL
Unsuccessful Ford
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
1%
EDSEL
Unsuccessful Ford
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 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%
CHI
Greek letter we get the abbreviation "Xmas" from
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
CHI
Greek letter we get the abbreviation "Xmas" from
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
FAIL
Be unsuccessful
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
1%
FAIL
Be unsuccessful
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
1%
IOWA
Only state with an all-vowel postal abbreviation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
1%
IOWA
Only state with an all-vowel postal abbreviation
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
1%
ETCS
List-ending abbrs.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
1%
ETCS
List-ending abbrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
1%
PASSAS
Imitate successfully
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
1%
PASSAS
Imitate successfully
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Reward for a successful defense: Abbr." have?
We found 1 exact solution and 95 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PHD (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Reward for a successful defense: Abbr."?
The best answer for "Reward for a successful defense: Abbr." is PHD with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Reward for a successful defense: Abbr." 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 December 5, 2019.