Scare off Crossword Clue

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Scare off Crossword Answer

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DAUNT

(5 letters)

SPOOK

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. try to prevent; show opposition to
2. turn away from by persuasion

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SCARE (verb)
1. cause fear in
2. cause to lose courage
SCARE (noun)
1. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
2. a sudden attack of fear
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 from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete)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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DAUNT
(5 letters)
SPOOK
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
TREED

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