Drives Back Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REPELS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REPELS

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	32%	8		Often used for measuring the capacity of hard drives or solid-state drives
3	32%	8		Often used to compare the size of hard drives or solid-state drives

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "REPELS" which means:

verb

• Cause to move back by force or influence
• Be repellent to; cause aversion in
• Force or drive back
• Reject outright and bluntly
• Fill with distaste

An example sentence would be:

• "The strong smell of garlic repels mosquitoes."
• "The chemical coating on the surface repels water."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times10 May 2009	Down 42
New York Times22 Dec 2003	Across 46
New York Times13 Aug 2000	Across 117
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