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Fend Off Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REPEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REPEL

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We think the answer is "REPEL" 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 superhero used his special powers to repel the invaders."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick27 Apr 2024 Across 11
Telegraph Mini01 Aug 2023 Across 9
New York Times30 Jul 2021 Down 8
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