The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PREVENTED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1974.
Forestalled crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PREVENTED | 80 % | 9 |
| AVERTED | 20 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Forestalled
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- prevent
- preclude
- forbid
- counter
- foreclose
- anticipate
- foresee
- anticipated
- avoided
- impeded
- precluded
- prevented
Crossword Answer definitions
PREVENTED 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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