The Clue
Block (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DEBAR
Tags
Notes
The answer DEBAR is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
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Definition
DEBAR as a verb:
1. (suspend, debar) = bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.
2. (debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off) = prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
3. (bar, debar, exclude) = prevent from entering; keep out; "He was barred from membership in the club"