Ward (off) Universal Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Ward (off)” crossword clue is FEND (4 letters); other puzzles used STAVE and AVERT. We have seen this clue 6 times in New York Times Mini and Universal and New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 8, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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FEND: to ward off.
Best answers for “Ward (off)”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEND | 4 | Ward (off) |
| 2 | STAVE | 5 | Ward (off) |
| 3 | AVERT | 5 | Ward (off) |
| 4 | PSYCH | 5 | ___ ward similar clue |
| 5 | SELA | 4 | Actress Ward similar clue |
| 6 | CAM | 3 | QB Ward or Newton similar clue |
| 7 | PASSSELA | 8 | Go by actress Ward? similar clue |
| 8 | ICU | 3 | Hosp. ward similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Ward (off) Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Ward (off) crossword clue?
FEND is the 4-letter answer to the “Ward (off)” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Ward (off) crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Mini of August 8, 2026. We have seen it 6 times.
What are other possible answers to the Ward (off) crossword clue?
Other puzzles used STAVE and AVERT for this clue. Similar clues were answered with PSYCH (“___ ward”), SELA (“Actress Ward”), CAM (“QB Ward or Newton”).