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Clue: "Defensive comeback"
"Defensive comeback" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 2 times. When there are multiple answers, the answers are sorted by the most recently seen.
Most likely answer
ARENTI
Possible answers
ARENTI
AMNOT
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Recent usage in crossword puzzles
New York Times -
August 1, 2015
New York Times -
September 23, 2005