Hinder Crossword Clue

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Hinder Crossword Answer

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STYMIE

(6 letters)

IMPEDE

(6 letters)

DETER

(5 letters)

OBSTRUCT

(8 letters)

CRAMP

(5 letters)

PREVENT

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. put an end to a state or an activity
2. prevent completion
(noun)
1. an obstruction in a pipe or tube
2. the act of stopping something

Hint 2: Clue Definition

HINDER (verb)
1. be a hindrance or obstacle to
2. put at a disadvantage
HINDER (adjective)
1. located at or near the back of an animal

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

STYMIE
(6 letters)
IMPEDE
(6 letters)
DETER
(5 letters)
OBSTRUCT
(8 letters)
CRAMP
(5 letters)
PREVENT
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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More Seattle Times New Crossword (10/9/2026) Answers

Across

1. So long, in Soho

5. States

9. "____ Patrol"

12. Warning

13. Amass

15. Twitch

16. Ringing sound

17. Itinerary

18. Have a debt

19. Personalities

20. Leaders

21. Dull-witted

23. Cement

25. Yang's partner

26. Erodes

30. Perfumes

34. Shade provider

37. Allow

38. ____ Knievel

39. Hatch or trap start

41. In accord

42. System of belief

43. Dolt

44. Practice

46. Pilfer

47. Fodder

49. Staff again

50. Absolutely!

52. Purl, e.g.

57. Busybody

60. Cigar residue

62. Bee Gees, e.g.

63. Imitate

64. Automobile feature

66. Countess's spouse

67. Acquire

68. Like a fence gate

69. Pantry pests

70. Magazine fillers

71. Chew

72. Stick around

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Down

1. ____ pole

2. Mexican friend

3. Male singer

4. Worry

5. Endorse

6. Kegs' contents

7. Keen desire

8. Frothy

10. New Zealand fruit

11. Frozen

13. Matched

14. Barbecue site

22. ____ the weather

24. Not home

27. Love affair

28. Cleanse

29. Vapor

31. Done

32. Modernize

33. Untidy type

34. Flows back

35. Stolen stuff

36. Anchor

40. Heehaws

42. Bronze coin

45. Cut deeply

48. Make heavy

51. Twig

53. Short articles

54. Quality

55. Around

56. Full of gaps

57. Ardently fond

58. Newspaper page

59. Collections

60. Pond organism

61. Droves

65. Roadhouse

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