“Foil” crossword clue
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•••••••PREVENT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PREVENT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Foil”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 2, 2025, where it runs at 32 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 2, 2025 grid12DBake sale offerings15 ltrs›13D"Hold on, I'll be right with you"15 ltrs›24DIt can spice up your holidays5 ltrs›27DInterpersonal "issues"5 ltrs›30DDirty coat5 ltrs›32DDevice featured in Newton's "Opticks"5 ltrs›33DFry alternative8 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••PREVENT7 ltrs
••••EPEE4 ltrs
••••••THWART6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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