Defeated, but barely crossword clue
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EDGED — the 5-letter solution to “Defeated, but barely”, entered at 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 12, 2021.
About this clue
“Defeated, but barely” appeared as 45 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 12, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 6 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on July 28, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Defeated, but barely”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, November 12, 2021, the answer to “Defeated, but barely” is EDGED — 5 letters, entered at 45 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Defeated, but barely” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been EDGED, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with E.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.