We have the 5-letter answer for Forestall crossword clue, last seen in the Seattle Times New Crossword January 23, 2026 puzzle. This answer will help you finish the puzzle you’re working on.
Forestall Crossword Answer
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AVERT
(5 letters)PREEMPT
(7 letters)Helpful Hints
- (verb)
- try to prevent; show opposition to
- turn away from by persuasion
- FORESTALL (verb)
- act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
- keep from happening or arising; make impossible
- AVERT(5 letters)
- PREEMPT(7 letters)
Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
TREED
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Forestall Crossword Clue Q&A
- When was Forestall crossword clue used most recently?
- This clue was last seen in the January 23, 2026's Seattle Times New Crossword.
- What was the most recent answer for Forestall crossword clue?
- The most recent answer for the clue is DETER
- What is the 5-letter answer for Forestall crossword clue?
- DETER
- When has Forestall crossword clue been used historically?
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