| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STAVE | .. off (forestall) |
| STAVE | ... off: forestall |
| STAVE | ... off (forestall) |
| STAVE | Forestall, with "off" |
| PREVENT | Forestall. |
| PREEMPT | Forestall |
| AVERT | Forestall |
| AVERT | Forestall. |
| HEADOFF | Forestall |
| HOGTIE | Forestall |
| PREVENT | Forestall |
| DETER | Forestall |
| DEVANCE | Outstrip; forestall. |
| PREEMPT | Forestall by acting first |
| CONSERVE | Forestall a shortage, perhaps |
| ELOPE | Forestall objections, in a way |
| SAVEIT | Cry that may forestall a lame excuse |
| RAPIDESCALATION | Beware! (if you're a mediator trying to forestall a war) |
