Pushes back against
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is RESISTS.
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Why it fits
RESISTS is the 7-letter answer to “Pushes back against” in the February 9, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so RESISTS both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.