Thwart Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · 40-Down
Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between August 1995 and May 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 12, 2021 · 40-Down · 4 letters
FOIL0 of 4 letters revealed
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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"
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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