The crossword solution for the term 'DEFEATED ONE'S CRY' is UNCLE, which is a five-letter word. UNCLE is a term used to refer to a male relative who is older than one's parent, typically the brother of one's parent. It can also be used as a term of endearment for any older man. In this context, it could be interpreted as a defeated one's cry for help from an UNCLE, or a cry of despair from a defeated one to their UNCLE.