The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DEFLECT which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2006.
Avert crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DEFLECT | 25 % | 7 |
| DODGE | 13 % | 5 |
| PREVENT | 13 % | 7 |
| EVADE | 13 % | 5 |
| FOREFEND | 13 % | 8 |
| TURNASIDE | 13 % | 9 |
| WARDOFF | 13 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Avert
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stave off
- obviate
- avoid
- turn away
- ward off
- debar
- head off
- deflect
- fend off
- prevent
- prevention
- forestall
Crossword Answer definitions
DEFLECT verb- To make (something) deviate from its original path.
- (ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
- To deviate from its original path.
- To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
- To divert (attention, etc.).
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result DEFLECT
- Direct attention away from, as criticism
- Ricochet
- Refuse to answer
- Push aside
- Turn aside
- Shunt
- Parry
- Turn from a straight line
- Direct attention away from
- Avert
More clues leading to the result DODGE
- Caravan maker
- Adroitly avoid
- Sidestep
- Ram's parent?
- Steer clear of
- Durango maker
- Duck
- Charger or Challenger
- Avoid
- Viper manufacturer
More clues leading to the result PREVENT
More clues leading to the result EVADE
- Sidestep
- Use a loophole
- Beat around the bush
- Circumvent
- Duck
- Fail to pay, as taxes
- Give the slip to
- Steer clear of
- Weasel out of
- Avoid