Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

Legally Prevent Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 104 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is ESTOP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ESTOP

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?LettersAnswerClue
99%5Exact Match!
verb

• To impede or bar by estoppel.

• To stop up, to plug

30%7 To legally prevent or prohibit
No meanings yet for this word...
15%9Prevent
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Miata maker
"Oh my stars!"
Car showroom sticker inits.

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times04 Nov 2013 Down 52
New York Times23 Jan 2000 Down 52
New York Times09 Jan 1995 Down 48
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Prevent, legally
New York Times - 21 Sep 1985
New York Times / 21 Sep 1985
2
Prevent a total loss and rescue about 50
The Guardian Cryptic - 04 Apr 2016
The Guardian Cryptic / 04 Apr 2016
3
Prevent from being ruined
The Guardian Quick - 04 Apr 2022
The Guardian Quick / 04 Apr 2022
4
Prevent legally
New York Times - 10 Mar 1976
New York Times / 10 Mar 1976
5
Raised borders that prevent water overflow
New York Times - 23 Mar 2001
New York Times / 23 Mar 2001
6
To legally prevent or prohibit
7
To legally prevent or restrain

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen