Formal defense Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Thursday, January 31, 2019 · 15-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2018 and January 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 31, 2019 · 15-Across · 8 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
noun
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