Crossword clue
Foil crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Foil”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is THWART.
All answers for “Foil”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| BALK | 4 | Hinder or thwart |
| EPEE | 4 | Fencing weapon akin to the foil |
| LEAF | 4 | Metal beaten very thin, as gold |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| CHECK | 5 | Stop the progress of |
| SWORD | 5 | A foil is a light fencing one |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| THWART Best match | 6 | Prevent from succeeding |
| STYMIE | 6 | Block the progress of |
| BAFFLE | 6 | Defeat the efforts of |
| SCOTCH | 6 | Put a decisive end to |
| DEFEAT | 6 | Cause to fail |
| OUTWIT | 6 | Get the better of by cunning |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SCUPPER | 7 | Ruin a plan; chiefly British |
| COUNTER | 7 | Act to defeat |
| TINFOIL | 7 | Thin metal sheet for wrapping |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CONTRAST | 8 | Thing that sets off another |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| FRUSTRATE | 9 | Prevent a plan from working |
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What does “Foil” mean?
As a verb, to prevent someone or something from succeeding. As a noun it is a light fencing sword, a very thin sheet of metal, or a person or thing that sets off another by contrast.
Solving tip
A verb answer must be in the base form: THWART, STYMIE, BALK. If those fail, test the noun senses, where SWORD and EPEE cover fencing and LEAF or TINFOIL cover the metal sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Foil"?
The most likely answer is THWART (6 letters) — Prevent from succeeding. Other common answers are STYMIE (6), BAFFLE (6), BALK (4), FRUSTRATE (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Foil"?
Answers to "Foil" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.