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Fend Off As Mosquitoes Crossword Clue

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38%8 To fend off or ward off something
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• prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

38%10 Ability to fend off or ward off a particular substance
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