Answer: warded

AnswerCrossword Clue
WARDEDAverted, with "off"
WARDEDFended (with "off").
WARDEDTurned aside (with "off").
WARDEDFended (off)
WARDEDAverted (with "off")
wardedhaving notches, slots, or wards, as in locks and keys
wardedWARD, to turn aside