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Fend off a check pinning rook Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Fend off a check pinning rook 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is AVERT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | AVERT Fend off a check pinning rook | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 23, 2017 |
| 3% | LIST Something to check off? | (4) | ||
| 3% | REPULSE Drive away, fend off (7) | (7) | ||
| 3% | STARVE To fend off, run in front (6) | (6) | ||
| 2% | ATMS PIN points? | (4) | The Atlantic | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 2% | ATBAY In check | (5) | Universal | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 2% | SCAM Monkey leaving penny for rook | (4) | The Times Cryptic | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 2% | PIC Pinterest pin | (3) | LA Times Daily | Sep 15, 2025 |
| 2% | ATM PIN point | (3) | LA Times Daily | Sep 11, 2025 |
| 2% | TIDY Neat as a pin | (4) | Universal | Sep 10, 2025 |
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