Discourage Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 30, 2021 · 87-Across
Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and May 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 30, 2021 · 87-Across · 5 letters
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try to prevent; show opposition to; "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
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Other answers seen for this clue
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