The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PREVENTS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2019.
Averts crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PREVENTS | 25 % | 8 |
| TURNSAWAY | 25 % | 9 |
| PARRIES | 25 % | 7 |
| STOPS | 25 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Averts
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- avoid
- obviate
- deflect
- debar
- fend off
- head off
- stave off
- turn away
- ward off
- avoids
- prevents
- postpones
Crossword Answer definitions
PREVENTS verb- To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
- To take preventative measures.
- To come before; to precede.
- To outdo, surpass.
- To be beforehand with; to anticipate.
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