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The Clue
Stop (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PREVENT
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Notes
The answer PREVENT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Forestall
Hinder
Obviate
Definition
PREVENT as a verb:
1. (prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid) = keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
2. (prevent, keep) = prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles"