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Went Off On A Tangent Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is VEERED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: VEERED

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We think the answer is "VEERED" which means:

    verb
  • • Turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  • • Shift to a clockwise direction

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The car veered off the road and crashed into a tree."
  • • "The cyclist suddenly veered to the left to avoid hitting a pedestrian."

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