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Baffles Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STYMIES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STYMIES

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We think the answer is "STYMIES" which means:

    noun
  • • A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
  • • A thwarting and distressing situation
  • verb
  • • Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The heavy rain stymies our plans for a picnic."
  • • "The lack of funding stymies the progress of the project."

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times10 Jul 1996 Down 5
New York Times15 Apr 1984 Across 105
New York Times21 Aug 1981 Across 44
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