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The Clue
Prevent (5 letter answer)
The Answer
AVERT
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Notes
The answer AVERT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Circumvent
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Turn aside
Turn away
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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"