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THWARTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Thwarts.

Thwarts - as a noun

A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross thwart

Thwarts - as a verb

Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Example: "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was ruth's amazing september surge"

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

Example Sentences

"He thwarts my attempts to finish the project on time."
"The security system thwarts any unauthorized access."
"He thwarts their attempts to escape."
"The security system thwarts any unauthorized access."
"She thwarts his plans to take over the company."
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Word Game Points

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

THWARTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

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

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

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