Forfend Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 20, 2005 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 20, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 20, 2005 · 31-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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