Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from April 18, 2023? The clue "Written defamation" stumps many solvers, but we've found 75 possible answers. Our top solution is LIBEL (5 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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75 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LIBEL
Written defamation
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2023
99%
LIBEL
Written defamation
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2023
8%
ALOHAOE
Song written by Queen Lili'uokalani
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ALOHAOE
Song written by Queen Lili'uokalani
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
NATURALORDER
"Perform the music as written! No sharps or flats!," e.g.
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
NATURALORDER
"Perform the music as written! No sharps or flats!," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
OPENLETTER
Message written in protest
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
OPENLETTER
Message written in protest
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
INPEN
How checks are written
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
INPEN
How checks are written
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
YELLOWSUBMARINE
1966 Beatles hit written as a children's song
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
YELLOWSUBMARINE
1966 Beatles hit written as a children's song
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
NOSENSE
What poorly written instructions make
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
8%
NOSENSE
What poorly written instructions make
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
8%
MOMANDPOPMUSIC
Title of a memoir written by Madonna's daughter?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
MOMANDPOPMUSIC
Title of a memoir written by Madonna's daughter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
8%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
8%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
8%
ESSAY
Paper written during an all-nighter, maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
8%
ESSAY
Paper written during an all-nighter, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
8%
ASAP
Short message written in a hurry?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2024
8%
ASAP
Short message written in a hurry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2024
8%
KAMA
"___ Sutra" (book said to be written by a celibate man)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
8%
KAMA
"___ Sutra" (book said to be written by a celibate man)
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
8%
SWORE
Used words that would be written as "@#&%" in comic books
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
8%
SWORE
Used words that would be written as "@#&%" in comic books
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
8%
SORE
Like one's hands after a long written exam, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
8%
SORE
Like one's hands after a long written exam, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
8%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
8%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
8%
ARAISININTHESUN
First play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2024
8%
ARAISININTHESUN
First play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2024
8%
ACAI
Berry sometimes written with two diacritics
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2023
8%
ACAI
Berry sometimes written with two diacritics
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
8%
SLANDER
Verbal defamation
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2023
8%
SLANDER
Verbal defamation
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
8%
ION
Particle written with a superscript
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2023
8%
ION
Particle written with a superscript
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
8%
HELEN
"To ___" (Poe poem written, oddly enough, for Jane)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2023
8%
HELEN
"To ___" (Poe poem written, oddly enough, for Jane)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2023
8%
RAISIN
"A ___ in the Sun" (first Broadway play written by a Black woman)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2023
8%
RAISIN
"A ___ in the Sun" (first Broadway play written by a Black woman)
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2023
8%
WOMAN
John Lennon hit written as an ode to Yoko Ono
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2023
8%
WOMAN
John Lennon hit written as an ode to Yoko Ono
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2023
8%
ODE
Poem written "on" or "to" something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2022
8%
ODE
Poem written "on" or "to" something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2022
8%
SERIOUSEATS
Blog with "The Food Lab" columns written by J. Kenji López-Alt
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2022
8%
SERIOUSEATS
Blog with "The Food Lab" columns written by J. Kenji López-Alt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
8%
RANT
Tweet written in all caps, perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2022
8%
RANT
Tweet written in all caps, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2022
8%
PREHISTORIC
Like civilizations that antedate written records
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2022
8%
PREHISTORIC
Like civilizations that antedate written records
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2022
8%
MINORKEY
Beethoven's Ninth is written in one
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2022
8%
MINORKEY
Beethoven's Ninth is written in one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2022
8%
SAID
Verb in much written dialogue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2022
8%
SAID
Verb in much written dialogue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2022
8%
ONE
Number also written as "I"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2022
8%
ONE
Number also written as "I"
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2022
8%
CODE
What a cryptogram is written in
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
8%
CODE
What a cryptogram is written in
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
8%
PASTTENSE
What most novels are written in
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2021
8%
PASTTENSE
What most novels are written in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
8%
CAREYSFOREWORD
Book introduction written by singer Mariah?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2021
8%
CAREYSFOREWORD
Book introduction written by singer Mariah?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2021
8%
OBIT
Many a newspaper one is written well in advance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2021
8%
OBIT
Many a newspaper one is written well in advance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2021
8%
MENU
It may be written daily on a chalkboard
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2021
8%
MENU
It may be written daily on a chalkboard
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2021
8%
LABAMBA
Only one of Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs" not written in English
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2021
8%
LABAMBA
Only one of Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs" not written in English
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2021
8%
ADCOPY
Text written for commercials
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 7, 2021
8%
ADCOPY
Text written for commercials
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 7, 2021
8%
ARTICLES
Things, or written things
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2020
8%
ARTICLES
Things, or written things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2020
8%
FATE
It's written in the stars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2020
8%
FATE
It's written in the stars
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2020
8%
RATIO
Relation often written with a colon
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2020
8%
RATIO
Relation often written with a colon
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2020
8%
AREA
___ code (number written in parentheses)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2020
8%
AREA
___ code (number written in parentheses)
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2020
8%
NOTATION
Symbol for written music
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 12, 2020
8%
NOTATION
Symbol for written music
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 12, 2020
8%
ICEE
Brand written in frosty letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2020
8%
ICEE
Brand written in frosty letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2020
8%
PAPERTRAIL
Sequential written evidence
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
8%
PAPERTRAIL
Sequential written evidence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
8%
SITES
Many are written in HTML
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2020
8%
SITES
Many are written in HTML
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2020
8%
JUNE
6, written out
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2020
8%
JUNE
6, written out
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2020
8%
NORA
Roberts who has written 225+ romance novels
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2020
8%
NORA
Roberts who has written 225+ romance novels
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2020
8%
DECIMAL
It's written with a point in the U.S. but not in France
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2020
8%
DECIMAL
It's written with a point in the U.S. but not in France
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2020
8%
SEALEDWITHAKISS
Love letter words often written as an acronym
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2020
8%
SEALEDWITHAKISS
Love letter words often written as an acronym
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2020
8%
EDIT
One may be written in red pencil
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2020
8%
EDIT
One may be written in red pencil
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2020
8%
TREES
According to the poet's oldest son, it was written "by a window looking down a wooded hill"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2020
8%
TREES
According to the poet's oldest son, it was written "by a window looking down a wooded hill"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2020
8%
OCAPTAINMYCAPTAIN
1865 classic not written for the characters that start the answers to starred clues
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2019
8%
OCAPTAINMYCAPTAIN
1865 classic not written for the characters that start the answers to starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2019
8%
EATME
Fictional invitation written in currants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2019
8%
EATME
Fictional invitation written in currants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2019
8%
ABSENTEEBALLAD
Love song written while playing hooky?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2019
8%
ABSENTEEBALLAD
Love song written while playing hooky?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2019
8%
ERIE
Canal about which the 1905 song "Low Bridge, Everybody Down" was written
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2019
8%
ERIE
Canal about which the 1905 song "Low Bridge, Everybody Down" was written
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2019
8%
ININK
How checks are written
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2019
8%
ININK
How checks are written
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
8%
BADDEBTS
They may be written off
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2019
8%
BADDEBTS
They may be written off
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2019
8%
ANNOTATION
Explanatory comment written in the margin, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2019
8%
ANNOTATION
Explanatory comment written in the margin, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2019
8%
INONEACT
How Albee's "The Zoo Story" is written
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2018
8%
INONEACT
How Albee's "The Zoo Story" is written
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2018
8%
ATONAL
Not written in any key
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 15, 2018
8%
ATONAL
Not written in any key
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 15, 2018
8%
INITALICS
How titles may be written
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2018
8%
INITALICS
How titles may be written
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2018
8%
EPITAPH
It's often written in stone
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2018
8%
EPITAPH
It's often written in stone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2018
8%
DER
Article written by Marx and Engels?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2018
8%
DER
Article written by Marx and Engels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2018
8%
SUPPLYLINES
"... you've written non-theatrical prose, but can you __?"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2018
8%
SUPPLYLINES
"... you've written non-theatrical prose, but can you __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2018
1%
TYPED
Not handwritten
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
TYPED
Not handwritten
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
PRINTED
Not handwritten
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
1%
PRINTED
Not handwritten
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
1%
ORALS
Unwritten exams
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
ORALS
Unwritten exams
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
ENEMY
"They Called Us __": graphic novel co-written by George Takei
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
1%
ENEMY
"They Called Us __": graphic novel co-written by George Takei
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
1%
HISTORY
It’s often rewritten
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
1%
HISTORY
It’s often rewritten
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
1%
THEBIGSICK
*2017 film co-written by Emily V. Gordon
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2024
1%
THEBIGSICK
*2017 film co-written by Emily V. Gordon
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2024
1%
MARIAMARIA
Grammy-winning Santana song co-written by Wyclef Jean
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
1%
MARIAMARIA
Grammy-winning Santana song co-written by Wyclef Jean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
1%
BRACKETFICTION
Fan-written story that romantically links same-sex characters
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
1%
BRACKETFICTION
Fan-written story that romantically links same-sex characters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
1%
ERASED
Unwritten?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2022
1%
ERASED
Unwritten?
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
1%
ORNITHOLOGY
Aptly named jazz work co-written by Charlie "Bird" Parker
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2021
1%
ORNITHOLOGY
Aptly named jazz work co-written by Charlie "Bird" Parker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Written defamation" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 75 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LIBEL (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Written defamation"?
The best answer for "Written defamation" is LIBEL with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Written defamation" 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 April 18, 2023.