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verb • keep from happening or arising; make impossible • act in advance of; deal with ahead of time | ||||||||
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verb • stop from happening or developing | ||||||||
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noun • a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat verb • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of | ||||||||
Prevent From Happening Crossword Clue
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FORESTALL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FORESTALL
Updated: April 12, 2024
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| The Guardian Quick13 Apr 2024 | Down 10 | |
| The Guardian Quick19 Mar 2022 | Across 1 | |
| New York Times Mini26 Nov 2020 | Across 7 | |
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