Answer: fends
AnswerCrossword Clue
FENDS... off (parries)
fendsdefend
fendsFEND, to ward off
fendsprovide a livelihood
fendsmake an effort struggle
fendstry to get along without help shift had to fend for themselves
fendskeep or ward off repel often used with off fend off an invader
fendsprovide for support
FENDS.. off (deflects)
FENDS... for oneself (gets along without help)
FENDSSurvives without help
FENDSProvides
FENDSRepulses, with "off"
FENDSWards (off), as an attack
FENDSManages, as for oneself
FENDSParries
FENDSLooks out (for)
FENDSShifts
FENDSKeeps (off).
FENDSWards (off).
FENDS... off (repels).
FENDSTurns aside (with "off").
FENDSWards off.
FENDS... for oneself (gets by without help)
FENDSRepels, with "off"
FENDSManages (for oneself)
FENDSManages
FENDSProvides (for)
FENDSProvides (for oneself)
FENDSWards (off)
FENDSWards off
FENDS... for oneself (goes it alone)