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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% | PLETHORA Large or excessive amount | (8) | The Times Concise | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 3% | OVERNEAT Excessively tidy | (8) | The Times Concise | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 3% | SAVEFACE Avoid humiliation (4,4) | (8) | Puzzler | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 3% | MICROMANAGE Control to an excessive degree | (11) | Commuter | Jun 27, 2026 |
| 3% | WRESTLING Struggling with excess fish | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jun 26, 2026 |
| 3% | OVERTHINK Analyze excessively | (9) | New York Times | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 3% | MANIA Excessive interest | (5) | Newsday | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 3% | TWEE Excessively cute (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Jun 17, 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.