How many letters does the top answer for “another word for avert” have?

The most common answer is forefend (8 letters).

Crossword clue: another word for avert

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

forefend 8 letters gen-syn

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

forfend 7 letters gen-syn

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

obviate 7 letters gen-syn

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

another word for about 50% similar → approximately, roughly, some

another word for terms 50% similar → footing

another word for under 50% similar → nether

another word for word 50% similar → phrase