Prevent, say, those with no socks Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AVERT Prevent, say, those with no socks (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 7, 2016
7% PAIR Set of socks, say (4)
6% ARGYLE Sock pattern (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 17, 2026
6% PED Disposable sock (3) LA Times Daily Jan 10, 2026
6% CLOT What heparin prevents (4) The Washington Post Mini Jan 9, 2026
6% TEAR Sock flaw (4) Newsday Jan 7, 2026
6% ANKLET Short sock (6) Newsday Dec 29, 2025
6% NDA Doc that prevents leaks (3) Universal Dec 28, 2025
6% FOIL Prevent from succeeding (4) Universal Dec 26, 2025
6% EXPATS Those living abroad, say (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 23, 2025

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