Crossword clue
Thwart crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Thwart”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is FOIL.
Top answer
FOIL
4 letters · Prevent from succeeding
All answers for “Thwart”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| FOIL Best match | 4 | Prevent from succeeding |
| BALK | 4 | Hinder or thwart, US spelling |
| STOP | 4 | Prevent from happening |
| SEAT | 4 | Rower's crosswise bench |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| BAULK | 5 | Hinder or thwart, UK spelling |
| BLOCK | 5 | Hinder or impede |
| CHECK | 5 | Stop the progress of |
| BENCH | 5 | Seat across a boat |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| STYMIE | 6 | Prevent progress |
| SCOTCH | 6 | Put an end to a plan |
| DEFEAT | 6 | Frustrate a plan |
| HINDER | 6 | Obstruct progress |
| IMPEDE | 6 | Delay or obstruct |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SCUPPER | 7 | Ruin a plan, British |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| OBSTRUCT | 8 | Block the way |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| FRUSTRATE | 9 | Prevent from progressing |
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What does “Thwart” mean?
Thwart means to prevent someone from accomplishing something, or to stop a plan from succeeding. As a noun, a thwart is a seat across a rowing boat.
Solving tip
Short answers include FOIL, BALK and STOP; also STYMIE and SCOTCH. In nautical clues the noun sense gives SEAT or BENCH.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Thwart"?
The most likely answer is FOIL (4 letters) — Prevent from succeeding. Other common answers are BALK (4), BAULK (5), STYMIE (6), FRUSTRATE (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Thwart"?
Answers to "Thwart" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.