“Scare off” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••DETER
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 “Scare off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 9, 2026, where it runs at 33 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.
Crossing entries
Jul 9, 2026 grid9DKudo8 ltrs›10DGuys' night out7 ltrs›34DDojo furnishing9 ltrs›35DIt's a long story4 ltrs›36DOne of the six sluggers on baseball's Murderer's Row4 ltrs›
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