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The Clue

Repel; manage (4 letter answer)

The Answer

FEND

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Notes

The answer FEND is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.

Related Clues

Manage
___ for oneself
Parry
Provide (for)
Ward
Beat (off)
Deflect, with "off"
Keep off
___ off (repel)
Parry, with "off"
Repel, with "off"
Ward (off)
Manage without assistance

Definition

FEND as a verb:

1. try to manage without help; "The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died"
2. (resist, stand, fend) = withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"