Answer: fend

AnswerCrossword Clue
FENDRepulse, with "off"
FEND... for one's self (manage).
FENDWard (off).
FENDSomething to do for yourself.
FENDKeep (off).
FENDProtect
FENDParry
FENDKeep off
FENDParry, with "off"
FENDRepel; manage
FEND..... off (repel)
FENDProvide (for)
FENDBeat (off)
FENDWard
FENDManage without assistance
FENDResist: Poet.
FENDBe independent
FENDRepel (with "off")
FENDTake care of yourself
FENDManage without help
FENDResist
FENDManage independently
FENDTry to manage without help
FENDTry to get along without help
FEND... off (keep at bay)
FEND.. off (repel)
fendto try to manage
fendto ward off
fendto ward off
FENDGet along
FENDWard off
FEND.. off (resist)
FENDRepel, with "off"
FENDWard (off)
FENDResist, with "off"
FENDProvide (for oneself)
FEND.. for oneself
FENDProvide, as for oneself
FENDStave (off)
FEND... off (repel)