Crossword answer
DEFLECTS
8 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen Newsday, March 17, 2026
Letter pattern
DEFLECTS
Clues that lead to DEFLECTS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Directs attention away from8NewsdayMar 17, 2026
Ricochets8Eugene ShefferOct 21, 2020
About DEFLECTS in crosswords
DEFLECTS is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Directs attention away from” in the Newsday crossword on March 17, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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TRUSTSTOLeaves in the care of
ONANDOFFHappening intermittently (2,3,3)
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SARAJEVOCapital city known as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans"
REDONIONSalad ingredient
NOMATTERRegardless of
RUTHLESSHaving no pity (8)
CAUTIOUSPrudent (8)
TEDTALKSStreamed lectures
FREDERICNames a couple of Chopin pieces
Every appearance of DEFLECTS (2)
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Mar 17, 2026
Directs attention away from · Newsday · Across
Oct 21, 2020
Ricochets · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across