The Berlin Wall's purpose was largely to prevent this Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFECTION The Berlin Wall's purpose was largely to prevent this (9)
5% AIM Purpose (3) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
5% USE Purpose (3) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
5% AVERTS Prevents from happening (6) The Times Concise Jan 27, 2026
5% AIMLESS Lacking purpose (7) Commuter Jan 26, 2026
5% STUNT Prevent the growth of (5) (5) Mirror Classic Jan 26, 2026
5% DAM Flood-preventing structure (3)
5% SANDP Wall St.'s "500" index (5) Premier Sunday Jan 25, 2026
5% IVIES Wall climbers (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 24, 2026
5% DIET Lose on purpose? (4) LA Times Daily Jan 23, 2026
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