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verb • try to manage without help • withstand the force of something | ||||
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verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||
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noun • (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword • a return punch (especially by a boxer) verb • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||
Ward Off
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FEND which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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FEND
Updated: July 5, 2025
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| New York Times06 Jul 2025 | Across 24 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic06 Apr 2025 | Across 20 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic01 Jan 2025 | Across 64 | |
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