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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 46% | 8 | Checkmates or setbacks | |
3 | 11% | 11 | A sentence that starts in one way but ends in a different way | |
Checkmates In A Way Crossword Clue
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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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New York Times31 Jul 1983 | Across 78 | |
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