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Avoidance of excess Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Avoidance of excess . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RESTRAINT.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RESTRAINT Avoidance of excess | (9) | ||
| 23% | HYPERBOLE Be holy and pure, awkwardly avoiding university's excess | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 29, 2025 |
| 3% | OVEREXPOSURE Excessive publicity | (12) | The Times Sunday Concise | Mar 8, 2026 |
| 3% | SHIED ___ away from (avoided) | (5) | Universal | Mar 8, 2026 |
| 3% | RAY Regularly avoided greasy fish | (3) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 3% | HASTE Excessive quickness (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 3% | LOAFS Avoids work | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 3% | REDTAPE Colour recording of excessive paperwork (3,4) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Feb 28, 2026 |
| 3% | DODGE Avoid | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 3% | FLATTERY Excessive praise | (8) | USA Today | Feb 26, 2026 |
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In this clue, "Avoidance of excess" is a definition for the answer "RESTRAINT." Restraint means holding back or controlling oneself to avoid going overboard, making it the perfect fit for the clue.