Crossword clue
Hinder crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Hinder”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is HAMPER.
All answers for “Hinder”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| BAR | 3 | Prevent or block |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| CURB | 4 | Restrain or limit |
| REAR | 4 | At the back, as adjective |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| DELAY | 5 | Make late |
| CRAMP | 5 | Restrict or inhibit |
| CHECK | 5 | Stop or slow |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| HAMPER Best match | 6 | Hinder the movement of |
| IMPEDE | 6 | Delay or prevent progress |
| HOLD UP | 6 | Delay |
| STYMIE | 6 | Prevent progress |
| THWART | 6 | Prevent from succeeding |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| OBSTRUCT | 8 | Block the way |
| HANDICAP | 8 | Place at a disadvantage |
| ENCUMBER | 8 | Burden or impede |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| HAMSTRING | 9 | Severely restrict |
| FRUSTRATE | 9 | Prevent from progressing |
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What does “Hinder” mean?
Hinder means to create difficulties that delay or obstruct someone or something. As an adjective (pronounced differently) it means situated at the back, as in "hinder legs".
Solving tip
Short answers include BAR, CURB and CHECK; longer ones include HAMPER, IMPEDE and OBSTRUCT. For the adjective sense try REAR.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Hinder"?
The most likely answer is HAMPER (6 letters) — Hinder the movement of. Other common answers are IMPEDE (6), OBSTRUCT (8), HOLD UP (6), DELAY (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Hinder"?
Answers to "Hinder" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.