Head off Crossword Clue

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DEPART

(6 letters)

FORESTALL

(9 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
2. turn away or aside

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OFF (verb)
1. kill intentionally and with premeditation
OFF (adverb)
1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete)
2. at a distance in space or time
OFF (adjective)
1. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
2. in an unpalatable state
HEAD (noun)
1. (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk
2. a person who is in charge
HEAD (verb)
1. be in charge of
2. be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DEPART
(6 letters)
FORESTALL
(9 letters)

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