Essentially a threat to be averted Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Essentially a threat to be averted 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ATHEART.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ATHEART Essentially a threat to be averted (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 5, 2015
3% HEADOFF Avert, forestall (7) The Times Concise Jul 17, 2026
3% MENACE Threat (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 2, 2026
3% SLID Averted a tag, maybe (4) New York Times Jun 17, 2026
2% WHEELS Rotelle pasta, essentially (6) Wall Street Journal Aug 4, 2026
2% MINERALS Dietary essentials, along with vitamins (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 4, 2026
2% AMINO Essential ___ acids (5) Universal Aug 2, 2026
2% PATCHOULI *Essential oil with a musky scent (9) New York Times Jul 28, 2026
2% STAPLE Essential item (6) USA Today Jul 27, 2026
2% ELSE "Or ___!" (unfinished threat, often) (4)

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