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The Clue

Not let happen (5 letter answer)

The Answer

AVERT

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Notes

The answer AVERT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.

Related Clues

Circumvent
Deflect
Deter
Forestall
Forfend
Obviate
Parry
Prevent
Sidestep
Thwart
Dodge successfully
Fend off
Head off
Manage to avoid
Prevent, as disaster
Stave off
Turn aside
Turn away
Ward off

Definition

AVERT as a verb:

1. (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"
2. (avert, turn away) = turn away or aside; "They averted their eyes when the King entered"