Thwarts Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, June 28, 2025 · 37-Across
Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between December 1998 and June 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 28, 2025 · 37-Across · 5 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"
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