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Frustrate Thwart Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FOIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: FOIL

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "FOIL" which means:

    noun
  • • A piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
  • • Anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
  • • A device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
  • • Picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector
  • • A light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
  • verb
  • • Enhance by contrast
  • • Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • • Cover or back with foil

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He wrapped the food in aluminum foil to keep it fresh."
  • • "She used a gold foil to decorate the wedding cake."

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The Guardian Speedy03 Oct 2021 Across 17
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