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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Prevent crime writer dropping The Times last seen in Times 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 DETER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DETER Prevent crime writer dropping The Times | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Jun 14, 2023 |
| 3% | AVERT Prevent, as a disaster | (5) | ||
| 3% | VAL Crime writer McDermid | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 2% | PITSTAINS What antiperspirants can prevent | (9) | New York Times | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 2% | EVASION Tax crime | (7) | LA Times Daily | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 2% | CLOSEONESEYES Drop off? * | (13) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 2% | FALL Drop | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | CLOT What heparin prevents | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | SOUNDPROOF Preventing the passage of noise (10) | (10) | Mirror Classic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | BEADS Drops of dew | (5) | Newsday | Jan 7, 2026 |
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