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The Clue

Prevents (6 letter answer)

The Answer

AVERTS

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Notes

The answer AVERTS is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.

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Dodges
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Fends off
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Turns 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"