Ward (off) Crossword Clue

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Ward (off) Crossword Answer

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PARRY

(5 letters)

THWART

(6 letters)

AVERT

(5 letters)

REPEL

(5 letters)

DETER

(5 letters)

STAVE

(5 letters)

KEEPAWAY

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. withstand the force of something
2. try to manage without help

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WARD (verb)
1. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
WARD (noun)
1. English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)
2. a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
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 from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete)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

PARRY
(5 letters)
THWART
(6 letters)
AVERT
(5 letters)
REPEL
(5 letters)
DETER
(5 letters)
STAVE
(5 letters)
KEEPAWAY
(8 letters)

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