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FENDS

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

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 from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete)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 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

FENDS
(5 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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52. Hungers

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Down

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2. Starting from

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Staves off Crossword Clue Q&A

Why is AVERTS the answer to Staves off crossword clue?
- To stave off something bad is to avert it, that is, to prevent or ward it off.
When was Staves off crossword clue used most recently?
- This clue was last seen in the November 1, 2026's NYT Crossword.
What was the most recent answer for Staves off crossword clue?
- The most recent answer for the clue is AVERTS
What is the 6-letter answer for Staves off crossword clue?
- AVERTS
When has Staves off crossword clue been used historically?

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