One who's on the defense, perhaps Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “One who's on the defense, perhaps” from the New York Times crossword of January 23, 2026? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 23, 2026
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LAWYER is the answer to “One who's on the defense, perhaps”. It means to work as a member of the legal profession.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To work as a member of the legal profession.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: WALREY.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with L and ends with R.
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Questions
What is the answer to “One who's on the defense, perhaps”?
LAWYER, 6 letters: to work as a member of the legal profession.
When was “One who's on the defense, perhaps” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with L.