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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 | ||||||||
| 38% | 8 | To fend off or ward off something | ||||||
verb • 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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Fend Off Leader Of Pirates In Film Crossword Clue
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REPEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
REPEL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 Sep 2020 | Down 23 | |
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