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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DETER Prevent or discourage | (5) | ||
| 3% | CLOT What heparin prevents | (4) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | SOUNDPROOF Preventing the passage of noise (10) | (10) | Mirror Classic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | AVERT Prevent, as a disaster | (5) | ||
| 3% | NDA Doc that prevents leaks | (3) | Universal | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 3% | FOIL Prevent from succeeding | (4) | Universal | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 3% | LOSEHEART Become discouraged (4,5) | (9) | Puzzler | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 3% | RAINOUTS What domed stadiums prevent | (8) | Newsday | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 3% | LOSS Team discourager | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 3% | NOS Discouraging words | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 13, 2025 |
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