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Written defence (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

apologia

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">written defence</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for apologia that I've seen before include "Personal written defence" , "form of defence" , "Formal defence of belief or conduct" , "Written defence or vindication" , "Formal written defence of one's opinions/conduct" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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