The term 'Made a Case (For)' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: DEFENDED (8 letters), PLED (4 letters), and ASSERTED (8 letters). DEFENDED means to protect or support something, usually by providing evidence. PLED is a shortened form of the word 'PLEADED, ' which means to make an earnest request or appeal. Finally, ASSERTED means to state something confidently and forcefully. All three words are related to making a case for something, whether it be a legal argument or a personal opinion.