Refuse to obey Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 14, 2019 · 6-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 14, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 14, 2019 · 6-Across · 4 letters
DEFY0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"
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