The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word DETER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1991.
Prevent from doing crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DETER | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Prevent from doing
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hinder
- thwart
- obstruct
- block
- impede
- obstruction
- obstructive
- roadblock
- setback
- obstacle
- hamper
- head
Crossword Answer definitions
DETER verb- To prevent something from happening.
- To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
- To distract someone from something.
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