Foils Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 4, 2020 · 49-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between October 2000 and June 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 4, 2020 · 49-Across · 7 letters
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hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
verb
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7 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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