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The Clue
Make unnecessary (7 letter answer)
The Answer
OBVIATE
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Notes
The answer OBVIATE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Preclude
Prevent
Render unnecessary
Definition
OBVIATE as a verb:
1. (obviate, rid of, eliminate) = do away with
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"