Head off acceleration, keeping runs in check Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Head off acceleration, keeping runs in check . 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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AVERT Head off acceleration, keeping runs in check (5)
6% SPRY Nimble mole checking run (4) The Times Cryptic Oct 2, 2025
6% REV Accelerate, with "up" (3)
6% ATBAY Keep ____, stave off (5) The Telegraph Plusword Sep 20, 2025
6% LIST Something to check off? (4)
6% HASTEN Accelerate (6) USA Today Aug 8, 2025
6% BRIDGING Keeping in check (8)
5% BEATIT Thrash something and run off (4,2) (6) Mirror Cryptic Oct 9, 2025
5% VET Fact-check (3) Newsday Oct 9, 2025
5% TAILS "Heads or __?" (5) Commuter Oct 3, 2025
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