Prevent Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Prevent?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Prevent is STOP. Other possible answers include BAR, DETER, AVERT, ESTOP, DEBAR, KIBOSH, OBVIATE, RULEOUT, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Prevent?

We have found 34 possible answers for the crossword clue Prevent.

Q: What is another word for Prevent?

We list 25 synonyms related to Prevent. Common alternatives include KEEP, KEPT, KEEPS, FORBAD.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Prevent?

Clues like Prevent often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, The Guardian Prize, Daily Mail Quick, The Times Quick Cryptic, Financial Times Daily, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 31/08/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

BAR, STOP, KEEP

Hint 3: Best answers

STOP, BAR, DETER

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Best answers for Prevent

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All 34 answers for Prevent

Prevent with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
BAR	3

Prevent with 4 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
STOP	4
KEEP	4
KEPT	4

Prevent with 5 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
DETER	5
AVERT	5
ESTOP	5
DEBAR	5
KEEPS	5

Prevent with 6 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
KIBOSH	6
FORBAD	6
FORBID	6

Prevent with 7 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
OBVIATE	7
RULEOUT	7
FORBADE	7
FORBIDS	7
KEEPING	7

Prevent with 8 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
PRECLUDE	8
PREVENTS	8

Prevent with 9 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
FORBIDDEN	9
FORECLOSE	9
FORESTALL	9
PRECLUDED	9
PRECLUDES	9
PREVENTED	9

Prevent with 10 letters (6)

Answer	Letters
FORBIDDING	10
FORECLOSED	10
FORECLOSES	10
FORESTALLS	10
PRECLUDING	10
PREVENTING	10

Prevent with 11 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
FORECLOSING	11
FORESTALLED	11

Prevent with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
FORESTALLING	12

Synonyms for Prevent

We found 25 synonyms.

4 letter words

5 letter words

KEEPS

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12 letter words

FORESTALLING

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What's the best solution for Prevent?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Prevent is STOP. Other possible answers include BAR, DETER, AVERT, ESTOP, DEBAR, KIBOSH, OBVIATE, RULEOUT, among others.

How many solutions are there for Prevent?

We have found 34 possible answers for the crossword clue Prevent.

How do I find a solution for Prevent?

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What is another word for Prevent?

We list 25 synonyms related to Prevent. Common alternatives include KEEP, KEPT, KEEPS, FORBAD.

Which crosswords feature clues like Prevent?

Clues like Prevent often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, The Guardian Prize, Daily Mail Quick, The Times Quick Cryptic, Financial Times Daily, among others.

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