- Wall Street Journal Crossword
- April 5 2022
- Deflect
Deflect
We have found the following answers matching the query 'Deflect' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Deflect crossword clue was last seen on April 5 2022 in the popular Wall Street Journal Crossword.
Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher | 99% | PARRY | Deflect | Wall Street Journal |
20% | FEND | __ off (deflect) | Newsday |
20% | TIPIN | Deflected two-pointer | Wall Street Journal |
20% | PARRY | Fencer's deflection (rhymes with carry) | Universal |
20% | FEND | Deflect, with 'off' | Newsday |
20% | PARRY | Deflect as an insult or a sword | New York Times |
Definition
• | To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm. |
• | To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade. |
• | To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc. |
• | A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter. |
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- Wall Street Journal: Apr 5, 2022
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