The crossword solution for the term DEFER FOR NOW is PUNT, which is a four-letter word. PUNT is a term used in sports, particularly in American football and rugby, to refer to a kick made by dropping the ball and kicking it before it hits the ground. It is also used more generally to mean to delay or postpone an action or decision. Therefore, the crossword solution of PUNT for the term DEFER FOR NOW suggests that the action or decision should be delayed or postponed.