The Clue
Parry (7 letter answer)
The Answer
DEFLECT
Tags
Notes
The answer DEFLECT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Shunt
Turn aside
Definition
DEFLECT 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. (deflect, bend, turn away) = turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest
3. turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
4. (distract, deflect) = draw someone's attention away from something; "The thief distracted the bystanders"; "He deflected his competitors"
5. (parry, block, deflect) = impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"