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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Divert or deflect last seen in Telegraph Cross Atlantic 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DISTRACT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DISTRACT Divert or deflect | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 3% | WHATABOUTISM Some deflections for argument's sake | (12) | New York Times | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 3% | PARRY Deflect (a blow) | (5) | The Times Concise | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 3% | AVERT Deflect | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 3% | AMUSES Diverts | (6) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 2% | OXFORD Where you might shop for Dexter's new diverting books (6,6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 2% | STATIONS Spades divert ant so it stops on the line | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 2% | MISDIRECTS Diverts attention, as a magician might | (10) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 2% | TRAFFICCONES Used for guiding diverted vehicles - witches' hats (7,5) | (12) | The Guardian Quick | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 2% | REROUTE Divert | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 27, 2025 |
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