“Staves off” crossword clue
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••••••AVERTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AVERTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Staves off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 1, 2026, where it runs at 64 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 1, 2026 grid63ABurton who hosted PBS's "Reading Rainbow"5 ltrs›71ARome's ___ Fountain5 ltrs›75AWyo. neighbor3 ltrs›81ASeconds, say4 ltrs›85ATeensy4 ltrs›92AFeline with distinctive blue eyes7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 1, 20261AThis puzzle's subject6 ltrs›7AOne of the Three Musketeers5 ltrs›12ARepeated words in the chorus of "Sweet Child o' Mine"3 ltrs›15ASidewalk adjoiner4 ltrs›19AAlternative to Parmesan6 ltrs›20ABar order5 ltrs›21APiece of pet furniture8 ltrs›23AMember of the largest contiguous empire in history6 ltrs›
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