“Frighten off, as from doing something” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DETER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Frighten off, as from doing something”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 14, 2025, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.