Head off NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 25, 2024
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Updated Jul 25, 2024
Head off NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Head off NYT for the July 25, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with A and end with T, and the possible solutions are ABAFT, AALST, AVERT.
The answer is AVERT.
The crossword clue "Head off" with the answer "AVERT" refers to the act of preventing or avoiding something undesirable. To "avert" means to turn away or to ward off, especially something potentially harmful or unpleasant.
In the context of "head off," it implies taking action to stop an issue before it can fully develop or become problematic. This usage aligns with the idea of steering clear of danger or trouble, effectively "heading it off" at the pass, thereby ensuring that it doesn't occur.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on July 25, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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