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Forestalled Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PREEMPTED which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PREEMPTED
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PREEMPTED" which means:
- noun
- • A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding verb
- • Acquire for oneself before others can do so
- • Take the place of or have precedence over
- • Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
- • Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
An example sentence would be:
- • "The news coverage was preempted by a breaking news story."
- • "The president preempted any potential backlash by addressing the issue proactively."
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Capable of being forestalled | |
2 | FORESTALLED, FORMERLY
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30 Mar 1986 | New York Times / 30 Mar 1986 |
3 | Forestalled potential impediments
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08 Dec 2006 | New York Times / 08 Dec 2006 |
4 | Precluded or forestalled | |
5 | ___ off (forestalled)
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27 Jul 1991 | New York Times / 27 Jul 1991 |
