Answer:

forestall

Answer	Crossword Clue
FORESTALL	Anticipate.
FORESTALL	Get there first.
FORESTALL	Get ahead of.

FORESTALL	Anticipate
FORESTALL	Head off
FORESTALL	Prevent
FORESTALL	Hinder

Crossword

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