They may be raised in defiance Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “They may be raised in defiance” from the New York Times crossword of June 23, 2026? It has 5 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, JUNE 23, 2026
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FISTS is the answer to “They may be raised in defiance”. It means to strike with the hand closed tightly.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To strike with the hand closed tightly.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ISSFT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Balled hands”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “They may be raised in defiance”?
FISTS, 5 letters: to strike with the hand closed tightly.
When was “They may be raised in defiance” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with F.