“Stave (off)” crossword clue
Answer
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••••FEND
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FEND is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stave (off)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2025, where it runs at 20 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 16, 2025 grid6DTennis's Graf6 ltrs›7DRemains overhead, say6 ltrs›8DShe outwitted Sherlock in "A Scandal in Bohemia"5 ltrs›9DAid for a hypnotist8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 16, 20251AOne shooting for the stars?9 ltrs›10ACarnival treat5 ltrs›15AOne-stop shopping spot9 ltrs›16AAncient Greek marketplace5 ltrs›17A"Words fail me ..."9 ltrs›18A___ Walcott, 1992 Literature Nobelist from St. Lucia5 ltrs›19AThe "1" of 3-1-4, say4 ltrs›21APlace4 ltrs›
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