Crossword answer
DETERS
6 letters · Used for 4 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 18, 2026
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DETERS
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DETERS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 4 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Forfends” in the New York Times crossword on August 18, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
OXYGENElement in water
DEPARTGo and tread unwarily around the pierhead
HERALDProclaim (6)
SHOVELSnow-removal tool
STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
MATRONHousemother
FLIGHTPlane journey
STEERSTakes the helm
MARACAInstrument associated with beans and salsa?
GETMADSteam
ARARATTurkish peak
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
KICKINTake effect (Informal)
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
Every appearance of DETERS (8)
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Aug 18, 2026
Forfends · New York Times · 46 Down
Jun 27, 2026
Discourages, dissuades · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 12
Apr 5, 2026
Hampers · New York Times · 100 Down
Oct 28, 2025
Discourages · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Jun 29, 2025
Discourages · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Nov 16, 2022
Discourages · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Apr 22, 2020
Discourages · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Mar 21, 2019
Discourages · Evening Standard · 34 Across