Device to avert disasters crossword clue
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FAILSAFE — the 8-letter solution to “Device to avert disasters”, entered at 16 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 16, 2025.
About this clue
“Device to avert disasters” appeared as 16 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 16, 2025, and the answer is 8 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Device to avert disasters”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, October 16, 2025, the answer to “Device to avert disasters” is FAILSAFE — 8 letters, entered at 16 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Device to avert disasters” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been FAILSAFE, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 8 letters and starts with F.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.