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Ricochets Crossword Clue
There are 4 exact and 6 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DEFLECTS which was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DEFLECTS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DEFLECTS" which means:
- verb
- • Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
- • Turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
- • Turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
- • Draw someone's attention away from something
- • Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The basketball player quickly deflects the opponent's shot."
- • "The shield deflects arrows during battle."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Eugene Sheffer21 Oct 2020 | Across 51 | |
| New York Times30 Sep 1981 | Across 28 | |
| New York Times24 Aug 1980 | Down 19 | |
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