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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Device preventing leaves from spreading around last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 PAPERCLIP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAPERCLIP Device preventing leaves from spreading around (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 18, 2016
3% SPAY Prevent from having puppies (4) Universal Mar 12, 2026
3% OMITS Spread moist leaves out (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 9, 2026
3% DOOMING Preventing success (7) The Atlantic Mar 8, 2026
3% ROSETTE Eggs around burrow in cluster of leaves (7) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 3, 2026
3% ESTOP Prevent legally (5) LA Times Mini Feb 22, 2026
3% COFFEEFILTER It prevents grounds from getting into a cup (12) USA Today Feb 15, 2026
3% AVERT Prevent (5) Commuter Feb 10, 2026
3% AVERTS Prevents from happening (6) The Times Concise Jan 27, 2026
3% AVOIDANCE Prevention from happening (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 23, 2026

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