Clues for the word "DEFLECT"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 28 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on June 30, 2025.
Definition of deflect
- v. t. - To cause to turn aside; to bend; as, rays of light are often deflected.
- v. i. - To turn aside; to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction; to swerve.
Referring Clues
- Parry
- Push aside
- Direct attention away from, as criticism
- Avert
- Ricochet
- Bend aside
- Ward off
- Swerve
- Direct attention away from
- Turn from a straight line
- Turn aside
- Outside left to cross over to divert shot
- Change direction of student engulfed by flaw
- Shortcoming involving student getting put on new course
- Divert
- Divert first of lorries in error
- Bend
- Knock away, as a pass
Last Seen In
- Daily Quick - June 30, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - December 18, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - March 19, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - February 15, 2024
- Evening Standard Quick - October 19, 2023
- Daily Quick - June 30, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - January 18, 2018
- Guardian Prize - December 02, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - September 27, 2017
- Daily Quick - June 30, 2017
- Evening Standard Quick - November 18, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - July 22, 2015
- LA Times - June 28, 2015
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - October 27, 2013
- Universal - September 28, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - October 06, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - March 29, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 17, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 27, 2009
- Guardian Quick - June 29, 2009
- LA Times Sunday - May 18, 2008
- LA Times - May 07, 2008
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - October 21, 2007
- New York Sun - March 29, 2007
- USA Today - November 03, 2006
- Guardian Quick - June 02, 2006
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 02, 2006
- New York Times - October 28, 2005