Puts off crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with D and has 6 letters.

DEFERS

DEFERS — the 6-letter solution to “Puts off”, entered at 10 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 24, 2021.

About this clue

“Puts off” appeared as 10 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 24, 2021, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 5, 2025.

Letters
6
Position
10 Down
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Puts off”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, December 24, 2021, the answer to “Puts off” is DEFERS — 6 letters, entered at 10 Down.

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 “Puts off” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DEFERS, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with D.

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.