The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DEPRIVES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2009.
Takes away from, with "of" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| DEPRIVES | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Takes away from, with "of"
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- amethyst
 - deodorant
 - flees
 - blood
 - cliff
 - offsite
 - drawback
 - adempt
 - detractor
 - detracts
 - diner-out
 - janitor
 
Crossword Answer definitions
DEPRIVES verb- To take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
 - To degrade (a clergyman) from office.
 - To bereave.
 
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