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The Clue
Puts off (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DEFERS
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Notes
The answer DEFERS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Postpones
Tables
Puts on ice
Puts on hold
Definition
DEFER as a verb:
1. (postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off) = hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
2. (submit, bow, defer, accede, give in) = submit or yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"