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    STYMIES

    (noun, verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 3 meanings of the word Stymies.

    Stymies - 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

    Stymies - 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)
    stonewallfilibustercheckhang
    bottleneck

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    Example Sentences

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

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

    STYMIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

    Is STYMIES a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, stymies is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    STYMIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

    Is STYMIES a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, stymies is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    STYMIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of STYMIES
    Starts SStarts STStarts STYStarts STYM
    Ends SEnds ESEnds IESEnds MIES
    Starts S & ends SStarts ST & ends SStarts S & ends ES
    Words containing STYMIESContaining S,T,Y,M,I,E,S

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    Words
    systemicemptysismethysismisstylemistypesmythisessmytries
    Phrases
    si system
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