Crossword clue
Defer crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Defer”, from 3–8 letters. The most likely answer is DELAY.
All answers for “Defer”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| BOW | 3 | Give way to pressure or opinion |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| STAY | 4 | Suspend, as a court order |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| DELAY Best match | 5 | Make later |
| TABLE | 5 | Postpone discussion of; American usage |
| YIELD | 5 | Give way |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| PUT OFF | 6 | Leave until later |
| SHELVE | 6 | Set aside for now |
| SUBMIT | 6 | Accept another's authority |
| ACCEDE | 6 | Agree to a request |
| COMPLY | 6 | Act as asked |
| KOWTOW | 6 | Show excessive deference |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| ADJOURN | 7 | Break off until later |
| SUSPEND | 7 | Halt temporarily |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| POSTPONE | 8 | Arrange for a later time |
| HOLD OVER | 8 | Keep for a later time |
| PROROGUE | 8 | Discontinue a session without dissolving |
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What does “Defer” mean?
A verb with two distinct meanings: to put something off to a later time, and (followed by 'to') to give way respectfully to another person's judgement or wishes.
Solving tip
For the delay sense try DELAY, SHELVE, TABLE or POSTPONE; for the yielding sense try YIELD, BOW or SUBMIT. PUT OFF fits a (3,3) enumeration.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Defer"?
The most likely answer is DELAY (5 letters) — Make later. Other common answers are POSTPONE (8), PUT OFF (6), SHELVE (6), TABLE (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Defer"?
Answers to "Defer" range from 3–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.