“Ward (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 “Ward (off)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 6, 2025, where it runs at 24 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
Jul 6, 2025 grid9DBeach bottle inits.3 ltrs›10DBurned rubber9 ltrs›11DBreathing problem at night5 ltrs›12DOnetime wealthiest family in Europe6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••FEND4 ltrs
•••••REPEL5 ltrs
•••••AVERT5 ltrs
•••••PARRY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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