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verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
| 30% | 12 | Acting to prevent shop collapsing, Spooner tells us | ||||||
noun • the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively | ||||||||
| 28% | 10 | Acting to prevent or discourage | ||||||
adjective • deterring from action | ||||||||
Prevent From Acting Crossword Clue
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DETER which was last seen in the New York Times Bonus crossword.
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DETER
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times Bonus01 Jan 2006 | Across 24 | |
| New York Times07 Oct 1997 | Across 32 | |
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