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STYMIED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Stymied.

Stymied - as a noun

A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stymy

A thwarting and distressing situation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stymy

Stymied - as a verb

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Example: "His brother blocked him at every turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockblockadeembarrasshinderobstructstymy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbidforecloseforestallprecludeprevent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The team was stymied by the opposing defense's solid wall of blockers."
"I was stymied by the complex instructions and couldn't assemble the furniture."
"Her attempt to fix the broken appliance was stymied by her lack of tools."
"The heavy rain stymied their plans for a picnic in the park."
"The detective was stymied by the lack of evidence in the case."
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Word Game Points

Is STYMIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stymied is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STYMIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is STYMIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stymied is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STYMIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is STYMIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stymied is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STYMIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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