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The Clue
Renders unnecessary (8 letter answer)
The Answer
OBVIATES
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Notes
The answer OBVIATES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Makes unnecessary
Precludes
Definition
OBVIATE as a verb:
1. (obviate, rid of, eliminate) = do away with
2. (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"