Prevent, as disaster Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 8, 2021 · 49-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between September 2009 and March 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 8, 2021 · 49-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
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