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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 46% | 7 | Forestall by acting first | |
3 | 29% | 9 | Thwart or forestall an attempt | |
Forestall By Acting First Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PREEMPT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PREEMPT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRE-EMPT" which means:
- noun
- • A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
An example sentence would be:
- • "The military decided to pre-empt the enemy's attack by launching a surprise offensive."
- • "The company pre-empted potential competition by releasing their new product early."
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New York Times14 May 2012 | Down 8 | |
New York Times14 May 2012 | Down 8 | |
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