Deflect Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 13, 2019 · 52-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between March 2003 and May 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 13, 2019 · 52-Down · 5 letters
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prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
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