Ward off crossword clue

Answer
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KEEPAWAY

KEEPAWAY — the 8-letter solution to “Ward off”, entered at 21 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 01, 2024.

About this clue

“Ward off” appeared as 21 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 01, 2024, and the answer is 8 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 10, 2025.

Letters
8
Position
21 Down
Times seen
3

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • PARRY5 letters
  • FEND4 letters

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ward off”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, January 1, 2024, the answer to “Ward off” is KEEPAWAY — 8 letters, entered at 21 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: PARRY, FEND, KEEPAWAY. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 8 letters and starts with K.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.