What is the answer to "Stave off" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "Stave off" is AVERT (5 letters).

Stave off Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 7, 2025 puzzle

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AVERT

5 letters · Down · last seen September 7, 2025

Newsday May 24 2026FEND Newsday September 7 2025AVERT

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