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Thwarts By Advance Action Crossword Clue

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verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

37%11 One who thwarts or counters an action in advance
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26%5Thwarts
noun

• a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

• anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

• a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through

• picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector

• a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button

verb

• enhance by contrast

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• cover or back with foil

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New York Times27 Jul 1978 Across 60
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