Crossword answer
DEFLECT
7 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, May 28, 2026
Letter pattern
DEFLECT
Clues that lead to DEFLECT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Sidetrack student - fault lies outside7Daily ExpressMay 28, 2026
Avert spoiler about novel's ending7Daily ExpressApr 12, 2026
Parry7Evening StandardDec 18, 2024
Change course, wanting to take Latin7The IndependentJun 8, 2024
Bend7Evening StandardMar 19, 2024
Divert7Evening StandardFeb 15, 2024
Swerve7Evening StandardOct 19, 2023
About DEFLECT in crosswords
DEFLECT is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Sidetrack student - fault lies outside” in the Daily Express crossword on May 28, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
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Every appearance of DEFLECT (11)
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May 28, 2026
Sidetrack student - fault lies outside · Daily Express · 19 Down
Apr 12, 2026
Avert spoiler about novel's ending · Daily Express · 13 Across
Dec 18, 2024
Parry · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jun 8, 2024
Change course, wanting to take Latin · The Independent · 18 Down
Mar 19, 2024
Bend · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Feb 15, 2024
Divert · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Oct 19, 2023
Swerve · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Aug 4, 2021
Swerve · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Oct 25, 2018
Parry · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Feb 20, 2018
Bend · Evening Standard · 18 Down
Jan 18, 2018
Divert · Evening Standard · 21 Down