Cryptic crossword clue
Put off, as Heath’s volte-face went wrong 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DETERRED

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What does DETERRED mean?

DETERRED verb
  1. To prevent something from happening.
  2. To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
  3. To distract someone from something.

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