Stave off

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

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Clue explained

To AVERT something is to prevent it or keep it from happening, making it a direct synonym for “stave off.” AVERT is the verb form required by the clue.

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Definition
A person preventing a dangerous object or event from causing harm

WaPo Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1WWF/WWE show that's been running continuously since 1993, informally
  2. 4A sentimental person may turn to it
  3. 5Electric battery inventor
  4. 6Stave off
  5. 7Michael Sheen's role on "Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire"

Down

  1. 17-Across was one
  2. 2His signature expression is "Ruh-roh!"
  3. 3"Did you really just say that?!"
  4. 4It requires a change of address
  5. 54-Down facilitator

The answer to “Stave off” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is AVERT — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 24, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Stave off” answer

AVERT (5 letters)

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What does AVERT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of AVERT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • turn away (one's eyes or thoughts)
  • prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence)

When else has “Stave off” appeared?

The Washington Post Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 24, 2026 (most recent) → AVERT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Stave off”?

The answer is AVERT, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Stave off”?

5 letters: AVERT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 24, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Stave off” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's WaPo Mini answers?

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